In this episode of Below the Line, host Ryan Burke sits down with director Justin Monroe, the creative force behind the award-winning documentary Holy Frit. What begins as a chat about the biggest stained glass window in the world evolves into a deep-dive on documentary filmmaking — the chaos, the choices, and the unshakable belief that the story is worth telling.Monroe shares how a neighborly encounter turned into a 7-year filmmaking journey full of false starts, complex characters, creative instincts, and ingenious indie financing. From balancing real-time story development with long-haul editing, to managing goodwill, equity, and human capital, this conversation is a masterclass in how a filmmaker survives and thrives in the independent documentary world.Whether you're a filmmaker, film lover, or just curious how one man turned a "nobody-will-watch-this" subject into a critically acclaimed documentary — this episode is for you.✨ Holy Frit premiered at Slamdance 2021, won 10 festival awards during it's festival run, had a limited theatrical release and qualified for Oscar consideration — and now you’ll hear the story behind the camera.👇 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and comment with your favorite documentary or moment from this episode.