In today's episode, I interview Hannah Rose Ammon, director of the new short film "We Do Our Best," a tender, true-to-life portrait of motherhood, girlhood and growing up in New York.
Listen to hear about the real life event that inspired the film, what it was like filming in a small bar environment in New York City, and the importance of music in telling a story like this.
Books mentioned in this episode include:
- Just Kids by Patti Smith
Films and TV shows mentioned in this episode include:
- "We Do Our Best" directed by Hannah Rose Ammon
- Moonstruck directed by Norman Jewison
- Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind directed by Michel Gondry
- The Virgin Suicides directed by Sofia Coppola
- Breakfast at Tiffany's directed by Blake Edwards
- School of Rock directed by Richard Linklater
- Notting Hill directed by Roger Michell
Follow Hannah on Instagram @hannah.rose.a and the film @wdobfilm.
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