Oscar Nominated Director Daniel Raim on his new documentary “Harold & Lillian: A Hollywood Love Story.” Daniel’s documentary is a fascinating and deeply moving account of the romantic and creative partnership of storyboard artist Harold Michelson and his wife, film researcher Lillian Michelson—a talented couple once considered “the heart of Hollywood.” Then Director Jerry Rothwell talks about his new documentary on Greenpeace entitled, “How To Change The World.” Newsweek calls it the best documentary of 2015.
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Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling
Plus Comic Esther Ku. Jackie is best known for his work on Howard Stern. Esther Ku is a cast member on the MTV show Girl Code and Wild ‘N Out. Plus Frank Conniff and Liam Liam McEneaney. Today’s show was recorded live at QED in Astoria Queens. Portions written by Gabe Laks, Alex Brizel, Liam McEaneaney, Joe Keyes, and Chris Gersbeck. When you join for a monthly subscription donation you’ll gain access to the David Feldman Premium Content, featuring bonus material from the funniest comedians who have been guests on the show. Join today and help support the show!
Comic Alex Edelman
Also Director of “The Babushkas of Chernobyl” Holly Morris along with Liam McEneaney and Gabe Laks. Alex tapes his new BBC special in London next week, and Holly’s documentary about Chernobyl can be seen this week at DOC NYC 2015.
Director Hanna Polak
Academy Award Nominee Hanna Polak’s latest documentary is “Something Better To Come.” Hanna is a Polish director, cinematographer and producer. For her short documentary film, “The Children of Leningradsky,” about a community of homeless children living in the Leningradsky railway station in Moscow, she was nominated for an Academy Award and an Emmy Award. In 2003, she was awarded Best Producer of Documentary Movies at the Kraków Film Festival for Railway Station Ballad.
The Black Panthers
Legendary Documentarian Stanley Nelson, Jr. talks about his new documentary “The Black Panthers: Vanguard of The Revolution.” Then we are joined by Director of Programming for DOC NYC 2015 Basil Tsiokos. DOC NYC 2015 runs November 12-19. Stanley Nelson’s other films include “Freedom Riders,” “Jonestown: The Life & Death of People’s Temple,” “The Murder of Emmett Till,” “A Place of Our Own,” “Sweet Honey in the Rock: Raise Your Voice,” and “Wounded Knee.”
Kevin Meaney
Jeff Garlin calls Kevin Meaney “The funniest man in the universe.” Kevin stars in the new movie “Blood Ransom” and can be seen later this month on CBS’ “Two Broke Girls.” Kevin Meaney for the hour!