Coming to you from the Stockholm International Film Festival.

In this episode Brian is joined by legendary documentary filmmaker Ross McElwee. Known for his deeply personal and quietly funny explorations of family, memory, and the passage of time, Ross has shaped the language of first person documentary for more than four decades. His films include classics like "Sherman’s March", "Time Indefinite", "Bright Leaves" and "Six O Clock News". Each one blends intimate storytelling with cultural reflection in a way that has inspired generations of nonfiction filmmakers.

They discuss his latest work “Remake” which was just awarded the Bronze Horse as best documentary at this year's Stockholm Film Festival. It starts out as a journey to document a Hollywood producer’s attempt to remake “Sherman’s March” as a drama but quickly turns to the passing of his son Adrian who dies of drug overdose involving fentanyl.  Adrian was a filmmaker in his own right and was documenting his lifestyle.  That material in combination with a lifetime of shooting his family, provides Ross with rich source material for his loving tribute.

Congratulations to Ross on a well deserved award.

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