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In this episode, Rhym Guissé joins us to explore her journey as a multi-hyphenate creative, detailing her experiences in filmmaking and producing both narrative features and impactful documentaries. We discuss the significance of telling marginalized stories, ethical storytelling, and the community’s role in shaping resilient narratives. Through candid reflections, we offer insights into prioritizing joy, navigating the film industry, and balancing artistic integrity with audience expectations.
We also talk about:
- Rhym’s approach to choosing which hidden histories to uncover and the ethical considerations involved.
- The influence of genre expectations in film and podcasting, including the challenges and benefits of crossing genres.
- Audience trends in documentary preferences, especially the popularity of true crime versus other genres like politics or biography.
- How personal upbringing, international experiences, and family expectations shape creative identity and resilience.
- Lighthearted chat about cheat day meals, favorite cities, and films people are ashamed not to have seen.
People, Places, Products, and Websites Mentioned:
- Make It Podcast
- Charlie's Place
- Revisionist History
- Thunderbolts
- Black Barbie
- CARTES
- There Will Be Blood
- Battle of Algiers
- Z (1969)
- The Piano Teacher
- The Matrix
- Parasite
- Raging Bull
- Black Panther
- Menace II Society
- X-Men
- The Dark Knight
- Rhym Guissé
- Thelma Schoonmaker
- Charlie Fitzgerald
- Sarah Fitzgerald
- Malcolm Gladwell
- Ella Fitzgerald
- Billie Holiday
- Fats Domino
- Daniel Day-Lewis
- Bill Hader
- Jordan Peele
- Paul Thomas Anderson
- Claude Pro (Anthropic AI)
- Hello Fresh
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