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"Ghost in the Machine" Proposes That Dangerous Ideas Fueled AI Development

Director Valerie Veatch joins host Michael Azevedo on this episode to discuss her provocative documentary "Ghost in the Machine," which will have its broadcast debut on t

"Women & The Wind": Three Bold Adventurers Sail Across The Atlantic

Host Michael Azevedo recently had the pleasure of watching a captivating, thrilling and inspiring documentary called Women & The Wind (which is currently streaming for re

Tech Giant eBay Tries to Crush Truth Tellers in "Whatever It Takes"

Host Michael Azevedo is joined on this episode by Jenny Carchman, director of the riveting true-crime documentary “Whatever It Takes: Inside the eBay Scandal,” which is n

Sophie Vershbow of "It Was a Book First" on Book-to-Screen Adaptations

On episode #200 of Making Media Now host Michael Azevedo chats with Sophie Vershbow the co-host, along with Rudi Greenberg, of a new podcast called It Was A Book First, w

Former Movie Studio Exec Steven Puri Helps Creatives Find Focus

Joining host Michael Azevedo on this episode is former Hollywood studio executive and serial entrepreneur Steven Puri.   After working as an executive at three film studi

Woods Hole Film Fest Preview: "Hard Twist: Through The Lens of Barbara Van Cleve

We continue our 2-episode series of conversations with filmmakers who have documentaries playing at the 35th Annual Woods Hole Film Festival in scenic Woods Hole, MA whic

"The Endless Frontier" Portrays Scientists Exploring Breakthroughs As Funding Cuts Loom

The 35th Annual Woods Hole Film Festival in scenic Woods Hole, MA runs from July 25 to August 1 this year and we’re devoting a couple of episodes of Making Media Now to c

Nicholas Bruckman Examines "The Price of Milk"

Host Michael Azevedo is joined by Nicholas Bruckman the co-director and producer of a fascinating documentary series currently airing on the Documentary+ platform called

"Mary Oliver: Saved By The Beauty of the World" Celebrates Pulitzer Prize-Winning Poet

Host Michael Azevedo is joined by Sasha Waters, the director of “Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World” a biographical documentary about poet Mary Oliver that is

Filmmaker Jessica Earnshaw Explores The Case of "Baby Doe"

Award-winning documentary filmmaker and photojournalist Jessica Earnshaw joins host Michael Azevedo to discuss her latest film, "Baby Doe," which is currently playing in

Alison Ellwood Shines The Spotlight on "Boy George & Culture Club"

Director Alison Ellwood, whose latest music documentary is “Boy George & Culture Club”—which is now streaming on Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video, joins host Michael Azeve

PBS Documentary Spotlights Black Americans’ Role in the Revolutionary War

Joining host Michael Azevedo on this episode is Steve Humble, the chief content officer for VPM—Virginia’s home for the public media.    Steve is also the executive prod

"Georgia O'Keeffe: The Brightness of Light" Depicts a Visionary American Icon

Joining host Michael Azevedo on this episode are Paul Wagner and Ellen Casey Wagner, the filmmaking team behind “Georgia O’Keeffe: The Brightness of Light," a feature len

"To Write Love on Her Arms": A Message, A Movement, and Now...A Documentary

The original promise of the internet—creating community and a world where people enduring solitary personal struggles might feel less alone—was in full bloom back in 2006

Undocumented Mothers Seek Sanctuary in "If I Could Stay"

Joining host Michael Azevedo on this episode is director Theo Rigby to discuss his documentary "If I Could Stay," which will be premiere on PBS on June 1 and remain avail

Documentary "Your Attention Please" Explores Push Back Against Addictive Tech

Although it may be hard to detect, a quiet revolution is underway:   As the real-world consequences of social media come into focus, and AI’s invasion into every aspect

Comforting Myths Clash with Brutal History in Award-Winning "Natchez"

Joining host Michael Azevedo on this episode are Suzannah Herbert and Darcy McKinnon, the director and producer of the award-winning documentary "Natchez," which will air

Brandon Katz of Greenlight Analytics & The Data Behind Film & TV Trends

Returning guest Brandon Katz joins host Michael Azevedo on this episode to take a look at some compelling data that’s informing several film and television related storie

"We Are Guardians" Showcases Battle to Save Amazon

Joining host Michael Azevedo on this episode are Chelsea Greene and Rob Grobman, two of the three co-directors on Academy Award-winning filmmaker and activist Fisher Stev

Director Raúl O. Paz-Pastrana Discusses "Backside: The Unseen Hands of Horse Racing"

Host Michael Azevedo is joined by Raúl O. Paz Pastrana, the director of a new documentary airing on PBS’ Independent Lens series on April 13. Raul’s film, "Backside: The