Q&A with film producer Monica Levinson. Moderated by Mara Webster, In Creative Company.
Monica Levinson has had a huge year on the film side, including producing BORAT 2, the surprise sequel to the beloved 2006 comedy that sees Sacha Baron Cohen reprising his infamous title role. Picked up by Amazon after filming in secret earlier this year, BORAT 2 premiered this October in over 240 countries across the globe, drawing tens of millions of viewers in the U.S. alone and making it one of 2020's top feature streaming debuts so far. The film has been lauded by critics - earning a spot on many year-end top ten lists, including the New York Times' - and praised for its sharp social commentary and daring comedic stunts. Additionally, Monica executive produced the critically acclaimed historical drama THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7 from writer/director Aaron Sorkin, starring Eddie Redmayne, Sacha Baron Cohen, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, and Frank Langella, among others. It premiered on Netflix this October to rave reviews and has been named one of the best films of the year by several top critics.