Fog of Truth

Fog of Truth

A podcast about documentaries

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June 9, 2026 29 mins

Bart, John and Justina are joined by Melissa Shea and Andrew Shea, to talk about their new very important film 

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This interview explores the making of a powerful documentary about the Lorraine Motel, its historical significance, and its cultural impact. The conversation covers the film's development, archival research, and its importance in preserving African American history.

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January 8, 2026 22 mins

Suzannah Herbert and Darcy McKinnon discusses their feature film Natchez. The story begins with a wedding invitation that sparks an exploration of how historic locations are utilized for modern purposes, leading to a road trip through the South and research into the antebellum era. Initial filming faced setbacks when access was denied by the board of a plantation, prompting a pivot to Natchez, Mississippi. The film focuses on Rev, ...

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In this episode of Fog of Truth, Bart, John, and guest Daphne Street, an opera aficionado, discuss the documentary about Ai Weiwei's modern adaptation of Puccini's last opera, 'Turandot.' They explore Weiwei's unique interpretation, which highlights feminism and political discourse, and the challenges faced during production, including COVID-19 disru...
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October 10, 2025 20 mins

Bart, John, and Justina Explor 'Commune': A Dive into the History and Ideals of Communal Living

In this episode of 'Fog of Truth', the hosts delve into the movie 'Commune', a documentary made 20 years ago about a 40-year-old commune in Northern California. The film serves as a time capsule, exploring the lives of people who lived at Black Bear Ranch....
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September 22, 2025 24 mins
The Fog of Truth Episode 101: Interview with Nim Shapira
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Alan Govenar, talks about his work over the year, including his organization Documentary Arts.

He then goes through the jounney about making this new film about Jasper Texas.

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An Interview with Kossakovsky about his new film Architection. The discussion goes back to the begining of cinema and how sound changed cinema language, and why archetects should use stone instead of concrete. 

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July 22, 2025 36 mins

John and Bart discuss three Documentaries that played at the Dancing with Film Fest in LA. The films we cover are ONE BUT MANY, FOLSOM'S RUN, and I NEED YOU: 53 YEARS OF THE BAND AMERICA. While we agree on two of the films, John and Bart have very different perspectives about America, specifically the band, not the country.

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June 23, 2025 17 mins
In this episode, Bart interviews Robert Petit about the documentary film "Underland." That showed at DC/DOX
Robert discusses the recent screening of the film at DC Docs, describing it as a unique cinematic...
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June 17, 2025 14 mins

Bart talks to

Shareen Anderson Director

Melanie Thompson Survivor, Outreach and Advocacy Coordinator, Coalition Against Trafficking Women

and Yasmin Vafa Human Rights Attorney and Executive Director, Rights4Girl

about their film The RIght Track 

Through the eyes of those who live it, this documentary spotlights the fight to end sex trafficking and human ex...

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June 16, 2025 17 mins

In a series of interviews with filmmakers showing work at DC/DOX, Bart talks to Alyssa Fedele and Zachary Fink about their new film "Any Problem is No Problem."

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June 3, 2025 23 mins

John Justina and Bart talk about the new documentary, the Age of Audio, By Shaun Michael Colon.

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May 12, 2025 30 mins

Bart interviews Kim A Snyder about her new film, "The Liberians," after its screening at the Dallas International FIlm Festival, where it won best Documentary.

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May 4, 2025 22 mins

John and Bart to talk to Anna Feder about the short films series Resistance of Vision 

The brainchild of San Francisco IndieFest founder/director Jeff Ross, with veteran film curator, documentarian, and cinema exhibition consultant Anna Feder serving as the Director of Programming, the Resistance of Vision film festival kicks off with debut presentations across the country, with screenings taking place in locations on eac...

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May 2, 2025 38 mins

Bart and John talk to Alex Braverman about his film, "Thank You Veyr Much," about Andy Kaufman

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John and Bart talk to Eva Aridjis Fuentes about her new film Goodbye Horses: The Many Lives of Q Lazzarus, which is playing in selected theaters nationwide.

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March 1, 2025 13 mins

Silent trees

In this episode of The Fog of Truth, Bart interviews filmmaker Agnieszka Zwiefk, discussing her new film 'Silent Trees,' which won the Breakout Feature Jury Prize at the Slamdance Film Festival. The film, available on Mubi, follows a young woman's resilience as she cares for her family in a refugee camp. Angelica shares her experiences meeting the protagonist, filming in challenging conditio...

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In this special episode of 'The Fog of Truth', hosts Bart

John and Justina discuss the current state and future of documentaries, while recording together in Dallas for the first time. They talk about the attendance and challenges at regional film festivals, the shift towards streaming, the types of documentaries that succeed, and the impact of socio-political climates on documentary viewership. The conversation also touches upon t...

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December 15, 2024 16 mins

Justina Walford talks about the documentary Don't Fall in Love with Yourself with director Jon Nix and the film's subject Justin Pearson. The film dives deep into the personal and professional life of Justin Pearson—from his punk rock roots in San Diego to his rise in the punk world to cult celebrity after appearing on Jerry Springer. Through gritty, never-before-seen VHS and Mini-DV footage, the documentary offers an unflinc...

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