The GOOD DOCS Blog – Page 22

Aug 15, 2020

Emily Harrold, director and producer of WHILE I BREATHE, I HOPE, on Bakari Seller's political campaign, discusses the importance of being a South Carolinian filmmaker and the unique process of making a film about politics

Following Bakari Sellers’ campaign for Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina, WHILE I BREATHE, I HOPE documents the political fight for Sellers to become the first African American candidate elected statewide in over a century. Harrold spoke with GOOD DOCS about...

Aug 03, 2020

Director and producer of THE FIRST RAINBOW COALITION, Ray Santisteban outlines the historical significance of the movement and its relevance today

In efforts to highlight a largely unknown yet pivotal moment in the fight for civil rights, Ray Santisteban uncovers the unity, determination, and unwavering leadership of the coalition and the effort of officials to squash it in his film THE...

Jul 27, 2020

Cameron Washington, director of A MAN AND HIS TRUMPET: The Story of Leroy Jones breaks down what it is like to document his musical idol and the importance of sharing New Orleans’ music history

GOOD DOCS spoke with Cameron Washington, trumpeter, New Orleans descendent, and first-time filmmaker. His first documentary A MAN AND HIS TRUMPET documents the life and influence of prominent jazz musician Leroy Jones. He discusses the importance of Jones within the...

Jul 15, 2020

Hannah Dweck captures the reality of addiction recovery in her documentary GUEST HOUSE

Hannah Dweck is a young film writer, director, and producer. Her first feature film, Guest House, observes three women’s journey to fight their addiction through a reentry program in Alexandria, Virginia. We spoke with Dweck, who outlined her process and...

Jul 06, 2020

Sarah Feinbloom, filmmaker and founder of Good Docs, captures how theology and identity transform in her follow-up documentary WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE NOW?

It began with her film What Do You Believe?. Nearly two decades later, Feinbloom embarked on a venture: a follow-up film in which she observes how young people are making space for their spirituality where traditional religion does not fit....