Marc Smerling is an American film producer, screenwriter, cinematographer, and director. He co-wrote and produced the HBO documentary series The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst, which delves into the life of real estate heir Robert Durst and his alleged involvement in multiple murders. Smerling also produced and shot the documentary Capturing the Friedmans, earning an Academy Award nomination. He co-created the podcast Crimetown, exploring the impact of organized crime in American cities. His work often focuses on true crime stories, providing in-depth examinations of complex criminal cases.

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 Growing Up in Westchester: Influences on Crime and Mob Interests

00:03:12 Meeting Mayor Buddy Cianci

00:06:31 The Creation of the Crimetown Podcast

00:09:31 The Enigmatic Life of Jerry Tillinghast

00:12:53 The Guilt that Led to a Confession

00:16:00 Investigative Documentary on Crime Reporting

00:19:04 Exploring Humanity in True Crime Narratives

00:22:15 Understanding Narcissism and its Impact

00:25:46 The Importance of Restaurant Meetings in Production

00:28:13 Heartbreak and Filmmaking: The Journey of Jesse

00:31:32 Humorous Encounters with Mobsters

00:34:45 The Influence of the Mob in Youngstown

00:38:06 The Journey of Creating "All Good Things"

00:41:25 Unearthing Buddy's Corruption

00:44:33 The Art of Storytelling in Crime Podcasting

00:47:53 Transition in Rap Music Video Directing

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