Fog of Truth

By: Bart Weiss
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  • A podcast about documentaries
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  • Separated, interview with Errol Morris and Jacob Soboroff

    Separated, interview with Errol Morris and Jacob Soboroff
    Nov 26 2024
    The Fog of Truth: An Interview with Filmmakers of 'Separated' In this special episode of The Fog of Truth, Justina and Bart interview Errol Morris and Jacob Soboroff about their new film 'Separated,' set to air on MSNBC on December 7th. The film, adapted from Jacob Soboroff's book, includes explosive interviews and narrative vignettes that reveal the purpose behind immigration policies causing family separations. The discussion covers the genesis of the project, the emotional impact of the film, and the importance of its message in context to the Trump administration's policies. The filmmakers stress the ongoing relevance of the topic and the power of public opposition to enact change. The episode underscores the urgency of addressing immigration issues and the moral responsibilities that lie ahead. 00:00 Introduction to a Special Episode 00:08 Overview of the New Film 01:11 Interview with the Filmmakers 01:30 The Making of the Documentary 03:34 Themes and Messages 06:39 Current Relevance and Future Implications 08:55 Reflections and Final Thoughts 19:04 Call to Action and Conclusion 21:17 Closing Remarks and Credits
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    19 mins
  • #Untruth The Psychology of Trumpism with Dan Partland

    #Untruth The Psychology of Trumpism with Dan Partland
    Sep 9 2024

    Untruth: The Psychology of Trumpism with Dan Partland

    In this episode of The Fog of Truth, Bart welcomes Dan Partland, the producer and director of Untruth: The Psychology of Trumpism. They discuss Trumpism's psychological underpinnings, its comparison to Partland's previous film Unfit: The Psychology of Donald Trump, and the broader implications of authoritarianism, disinformation, and oligarchy in today's society.

    Introduction

    About the Film 'Untruth: The Psychology of Trumpism'

    Comparison with 'Unfit: The Psychology of Donald Trump'

    The Role of Disinformation and Authoritarianism

    And aside from that sense of the autocracy, there's that sense of misinformation and disinformation...

    Impact of Trump's Disinformation on Supporters

    Doc vs Narrative

    Dan’s experience with Al Masyles

    The Sixties and archival docs

    Storytelling in Documentary

    Moving the culture
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    31 mins
  • Bad Press

    Bad Press
    Aug 26 2024
    Fof of Truth: Bad Press and the Fight for Free Press In this episode of 'The Fog of Truth,' we delve into the documentary film 'Bad Press,' which highlights the significance of free press within Native American communities, specifically focusing on the Muscogee Creek Nation. The film’s directors, Rebecca Lansbury Baker and Joe Peeler share their journey of making the documentary and the challenges faced by Indigenous journalists. Introduction to the Episode with clip from the film. Discussion on the Film 'Bad Press Meet the Directors The Importance of Free Press The Making of 'Bad Press" Challenges and Trust Building Economic Implications Fundraising for the Film Editing and Storytelling Global Relevance of the Film Shooting and Editing Dynamics Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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    36 mins

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