Morgan Neville is an acclaimed director and producer, known for his award-winning documentaries. His film WON'T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR? remains one of the highest-grossing and best-reviewed documentaries ever.

His recent projects span TV and streaming platforms. His latest project SNL50: BEYOND SATURDAY NIGHT is a four-part docuseries honoring the legacy of SNL, with over 60 contributors, including SNL alumni, and spotlighting some of the show’s most iconic elements.

In this interview, we talk about the initial pitch for SNL50, the details of some of the episodes, particularly the writers' episode, his approach to documentary filmmaking, and more.

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