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Directed by Alex Noyer, SOUND OF VIOLENCE tells the story of Alexis, a young woman who regains her hearing after witnessing the brutal murder of her family when she was only 10 years old. This experience awakens synesthetic abilities within her and sets her on a journey of self-discovery through the healing tones of brutal violence. In this 1on1, we speak to Noyer about what was important for him to achieve with the sound design, whether or not he judges Alexis for her actions and what it means to live on through our music.

In THE RETREAT, Renee and Valerie are a couple at a crossroads in their relationship so they decide to leave the city for a weekend of fun and romance at a secluded getaway. However, when they arrive there they discover something far more sinister as a group of extremists attempting to eliminate them. In this 1on1, we speak to star Aaron Ashmore about playing the bad guy, the social importance of the horror genre, and which character from his career he'd like to revisit.

Netflix’s new psychological thriller, RUN is a film about ailments, obsession, control, and the “love” of a “mother”. Chloe (Kiera Allen) was raised by her mother Diane (Sarah Paulson); forbidden from seeing the mail and is kept in isolation. Her mother has totally controlled her since she was born, but now as a teenager Chloe is starting to explore her mother's dark secrets.This month, Daniel is joined by Riley and Jacob to talk about struggling with health issues, freedom, independence, and the differences between love and obsession.

In Roadside Attractions' FINDING YOU, Rose Reid plays Finlay Sinclair, a young woman who spends a semester abroad in Ireland. When she meets actor Beckett Rush (Jedediah Goodacre), the two spark a romance and she learns more about herself along the way. In this 1on1, we speak to Reid about the allure of Irish charm and what she learned about herself during the film.

In the new documentary SPIDERMABLE, director Kelly Wolfert follows Mable Tooke, a young cancer patient who's 'wish day' in Edmonton capture the heart of the entire world. In this 1on1, we speak to Wolfert about what makes Mable so special, the meaning of 'symbolic immortality' and how he defines a hero.

In the new documentary IT IS NOT OVER YET, director Louise Detlefson gets personal with her coverage of Dagmarsminde, a small long term care facility in Denmark that offers dignity and care to the elderly and those suffering from dementia. In this 1on1, we speak to Detlefson and health practitioner May Bjerre Eiby about helping patients with a peaceful transition and the power of touch.

In the new documentary LADY BUDS, director Chris J. Russo covers a unique point in history as she follows a group of female growers after California's legalization of marijuana. In this 1on1, we speak to Russo, legacy grower Chiah Rodrigues and marijuana advocate Sue Taylor about breaking the stigma of the cannibis industry and the oncoming threat of big business.

In the new documentary CANNON ARM AND THE ARCADE QUEST, director Mads Hedegaard tells the story of Kim the Cannon Arm and his quest to break the world record at the classic arcade game, Gyruss. In this 1on1, we speak to Hedegaard about the sense of community around gaming, the nature of heroes and what it means to leave a legacy behind.

Starring Aiden Turner, the new series LEONARDO is a compelling look Leonardo DaVinci showing the drama behind his art, and exploring a tantalizing mystery left unexplained by biographers – the nature of his relationship with the model Caterina da Cremona. In this 1on1, Shelley McVea speaks to Turner about bringing history to life and the importance of portraying DaVinci's sexuality.

Roll out the [digital] red carpet and strike up the [Zoom] speeches! Believe it or not, It’s Oscar season and time to crown the Best Films of the pandemic year. As efforts such as NOMADLAND, JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH and SOUND OF METAL all duke it out to claim the top prizes, Seeing and Believing’s Kevin McLenithan drops by to talk about some of the potentially important smaller awards and mistakes that the Academy may reward come this weekend. What’s more, we also take a deep dive into Florian Zeller’s nominated film THE FATHER and discuss the fragile nature of safety and the relationship between humility and perspective.