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Actual Facts

MovieMaker Magazine

Join host Eric Steuer for conversations about documentary films and interviews with the people who make them. New episodes, oh, I dunno, every two weeks or so. Produced in collaboration with MovieMaker Magazine. Also available on the MovieMaker Podcast feed: https://pod.link/1487350721 // Email us at actualfactspod@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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41:16

'Yacht Rock: A DOCKumentary'

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2024/12/17

Sail away with us as we discuss 'Yacht Rock: A DOCKumentary,' the new film from director Garret Price. Part of Bill Simmons' Music Box series, the doc explores the rise—and modern-day reevaluation—of the breezy, easy-listening rock that emerged from Southern California in the late '70s and early '80s.Actual Facts is hosted by Eric SteuerGuest co-host: Jason BetrueSend us a note at actualfactspod@gmail.comOur show's theme music is by Yalls: https://www.dancasey.me/For more from MovieMaker Magazine,

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58:24

Houses That Are Also Pop Culture Landmarks with Tommy...

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2024/11/26

Guest co-host Jason Betrue returns to Actual Facts to talk about ‘The House From …,’ a fun new documentary about iconic homes from movies and TV shows like ‘Home Alone,’ ‘Breaking Bad,’ ‘Friday,’ ‘The Outsiders,’ ‘Pee-wee’s Big Adventure’, ‘A Christmas Story,’ and many more. The film explores the lives of the homeowners who navigate the unique challenges and joys of living in pop culture landmarks. Eric closes out the episode with an interview with the film’s director, Tommy Avallone.Actual Facts is

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26:04

'The Remarkable Life of Ibelin' with Director...

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2024/11/14

We talk with Benjamin Ree about his documentary 'The Remarkable Life of Ibelin' (2024). The film tells the story of Mats Steen, a young man in Norway born with a severe form of muscular dystrophy that left him physically isolated for most of his life. Through the online multiplayer game 'World of Warcraft,' however, Mats found connection with a community of people around the world. Unbeknownst to his family, he had created a second life in the game as his character, Ibelin, building deep friendships

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27:40

'Leap of Faith' with Director Nicholas Ma

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2024/10/31

Joining us is Nicholas Ma to discuss his documentary 'Leap of Faith' (2024), which follows twelve diverse Christian leaders from Grand Rapids, Michigan, as they gather for a series of retreats led by Michael Gulker, organizer of a project called the Colossian Forum. Over a year, these pastors—five women and seven men from various denominations and with differing beliefs and approaches—engage in deep conversations on divisive issues, exploring perspectives shaped by their faith and experiences. We

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31:12

'Tell Them You Love Me' with Director Nick August-Perna

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2024/10/17

We speak with Nick August-Perna about his documentary 'Tell Them You Love Me' (2023). The film explores the complex and controversial case of Anna Stubblefield, a former Rutgers ethics professor who was convicted in 2015 for the sexual assault of Derrick Johnson, a nonverbal Black man with cerebral palsy. Stubblefield, a white woman, met Johnson while working to improve his communication skills using Facilitated Communication, a controversial and often disputed method in which a facilitator helps

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26:28

The Real-Life Truman Show of 'The Contestant' with...

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2024/10/03

Clair Titley joins to discuss her documentary 'The Contestant' (2023). The film tells the surreal story of Nasubi, an aspiring Japanese comedian who, in 1998 at the age of 22, was selected for a reality TV show produced by the team behind the popular series 'Denpa Shonen.' Stripped of his clothes and placed in a tiny apartment, Nasubi was tasked with surviving solely on magazine sweepstakes winnings until he amassed 1 million yen in prizes. For 15 months, he lived in isolation, unaware that his

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23:44

Elisa Levine on 'Sweetheart Deal' and Life on...

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2024/09/19

We talk to filmmaker Elisa Levine about her documentary 'Sweetheart Deal.' The film tells the story of four women—Kristine, Krista, Tammy, and Sara—who navigate life on Seattle's infamous Aurora Avenue, a street packed with traffic, motels, and liquor stores, and known for being one of the city's main hubs for street-based sex work. 'Sweetheart Deal' explores the women’s complex relationships with each other, their families, and a man named Elliott, a self-proclaimed healer who offers the women

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30:32

Alice Gu on The Donut King's American Dream

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2024/09/05

We speak with filmmaker Alice Gu about her 2020 documentary 'The Donut King.' The film tells the story of Ted Ngoy, a Cambodian refugee who escaped the Khmer Rouge and built a donut empire in California in the 1970s. Ted's success helped hundreds of fellow refugees start their own shops, transforming the West Coast's donut industry. But as Ted enjoyed the American Dream, personal struggles with gambling and infidelity led to a dramatic fall from grace. In our conversation, Alice reflects on the rise

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23:40

Ondi Timoner on Documenting Her Father's Last Days

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2024/08/22

We talk with acclaimed filmmaker Ondi Timoner about her deeply personal 2022 documentary, 'Last Flight Home.' The film chronicles the last days of Ondi’s father, Eli Timoner, a visionary entrepreneur and philanthropist who founded a successful airline in the 1970s.'Last Flight Home' captures the final weeks of 92-year-old Eli’s life after he decides to end it under California’s End of Life Option Act. The film offers a profoundly intimate portrayal of love, loss, and the courage it takes to say

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23:30

Join a Club—America's Fate Depends on It

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2024/08/08

We’re joined by sister-and-brother filmmaking duo Rebecca and Pete Davis, whose new documentary, 'Join or Die,' examines the pivotal role that joining clubs and civic groups plays in shaping the future of our society.Drawing on the work of renowned social scientist Robert Putnam, whose groundbreaking book 'Bowling Alone' exposed the alarming decline of community connections, 'Join or Die' offers profound insights into the current crisis facing our democracy. The film combines Putnam’s story with

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51:12

'American Pain' Director Darren Foster

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2024/01/08

MovieMaker Magazine's documentary podcast Actual Facts is back to talk docs! Eric and Jason discuss 'American Pain," a documentary that tells the story of twin brothers and bodybuilders Chris and Jeff George, who operated a franchise of pain clinics in Florida where they made millions of dollars handing out pills like candy. The film's director, Darren Foster, stops by to chat.Actual Facts is hosted by Eric Steuer and Jason BetrueMusic by Yalls: https://www.dancasey.me/"American Pain":

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58:11

“The Price Is Right” Superfan Doc + Men of a Certain...

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2022/09/22

Come on down! Director C.J. Wallis joins us to talk about his film “Perfect Bid: The Contestant Who Knew Too Much,” which tells the story of Ted Slauson, a math assessment test writer and “The Price Is Right” fanatic. From an early age, Slauson studied the prices of the show’s prizes, and even wrote software to help him memorize them. He eventually gets caught up in a controversy when one contestant gets a price a little too right. Plus: we discuss our love for comfort TV classics and needing to

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52:47

Three Minutes of Film Shot in Poland in 1938 + Cool...

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2022/09/03

We speak with Bianca Stigter, director of "Three Minutes: A Lengthening." The documentary is a beautiful and devastating tribute to a Jewish community in Poland that was captured on film in 1938 and wiped out by the Nazi regime a year later. We also talk about Nathan Fielder's unique (and hard to describe) docuseries "The Rehearsal" and discuss memorable artifacts uncovered in record stores, flea markets, and neighbors' homes.Hosts: Jason Betrue and Eric SteuerGuest: Bianca StigterTheme music: Yalls

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47:24

Talkin’ Docs, Leonard Cohen, and “Hallelujah”

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2022/08/24

Welcome to Actual Facts, where we discuss documentary films and talk to the filmmakers behind them. In this first episode, we speak with Dayna Goldfine and Dan Geller, directors of “Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song.”Hosts: Eric Steuer and Jason BetrueGuests: Dayna Goldfine and Dan GellerTheme music: Yalls (https://yalls.bandcamp.com)Send us a note at actualfactspod@gmail.comVisit MovieMaker Magazine online: https://www.moviemaker.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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