by Soho Podcasts
Factual America examines America through the lens of documentary filmmaking. Guests include Academy Award, Emmy and Grammy-winning documentary filmmakers and producers, their subjects, as well as experts on the American experience. Find out more about the current and upcoming documentaries on Netflix, HBO, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Apple TV+, Sky Documentaries and other platforms directly from the creators. Whether we discuss true crime, music, burning social and political topics, history, or arts, Factual America is your #1 documentary film podcast. Factual America is produced by Alamo Pictures, a London- and Austin-based production company that makes documentaries about the US from a European perspective for international audiences.
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November 12, 2024
<p>In this episode, Matthew sits down with acclaimed filmmaker R.J. Cutler to discuss his latest Netflix documentary, 'Martha'. Cutler offers fascinating insights into the making of the film, which chronicles the life and career of Martha Stewart, the iconic businesswoman and lifestyle guru.</p> <p>Discover how Cutler gained unprecedented access to Stewart and her vast personal archives, and learn about the challenges he faced in capturing her complex story. The director shares his perspective on Stewart's visionary approach to business, her resilience in the face of adversity, and her impact on American culture.</p> <p>Cutler also addresses Stewart's public critique of the documentary, offering a balanced and thoughtful response. This episode provides a deep dive into the filmmaking process, the art of storytelling, and the nuances of portraying a living legend.</p> <p>Whether you're a fan of Martha Stewart, interested in documentary filmmaking, or curious about American cultural icons, this episode offers unique insights and behind-the-scenes details you won't want to miss.</p> <p>Watch the episode at https://www.factualamerica.com</p>
October 23, 2024
<p dir="ltr">Unsolved murders, paranormal activity, and UFOs. <em>Unsolved Mysteries</em>, the iconic docu-series that was a staple of TV in the 80s and 90s is back on Netflix with Volume 5.</p> <p dir="ltr">Joining Matthew Sherwood on Factual America is multiple Emmy nominated filmmaker Terry Dunn Meurer, the co-creator and producer of <em>Unsolved Mysteries</em>. She shares the secrets of <em>Unsolved Mysteries</em>’ success and why we have such a fascination with true crime and the unexplained.</p> <p dir="ltr">The filmmaker also describes the different cases the new series investigates, how many cases on Unsolved Mysteries have been solved, and what it’s like working with law enforcement.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Watch the episode at <a href= "https://factualamerica.com/">https://factualamerica.com</a></strong></p> <p dir="ltr">“<em>Nobody knows what these body parts are used for or who is doing this, it’s the most unexplainable case I’ve ever seen.</em>” – <strong>Terry Dunn Meurer</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">“<em>Our focus is let’s solve this. Our job isn’t to judge law enforcement, our job is to help law enforcement solve these cases.</em>” – <strong>Terry Dunn Meurer</strong></p> <p> </p>
October 13, 2024
<p dir="ltr">Stopping the Steal gives an inside account of Donald Trump's challenge to the 2020 presidential election results and how an unsung group of Republican politicians, staffers, and election officials prevented the election from being stolen.</p> <p dir="ltr">Joining Matthew Sherwood on Factual America is Emmy and Bafta-winning director and producer Dan Reed. He discusses why he decided to interview pro-Trump Republicans about the election and the benefits he experienced being a British reporter.</p> <p dir="ltr">Dan explains what caused the January 6th riots and why previous Trump loyalists spoke out against him. He also reveals Trump's true thoughts about the election results. </p> <p dir="ltr">“They’re all loyal conservative pro-Trump Republicans and these are the people who give the inside story of the attempt to steal the 2020 election.” – Dan Reed</p> <p>“What many people don’t realise is January 6th is the end. It’s like switching on the TV and seeing the last 2 minutes of the film but the movie started a long time before that.” – Dan Reed</p>
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