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Davis Guggenheim: Hollywood, Politics, & Doc Film Making
Ted Hesser Podcast
1 hour 31 minutes 54 seconds
1 year ago
Davis Guggenheim: Hollywood, Politics, & Doc Film Making
This episode is with Davis Guggenheim, the Oscar-winning director known for 'An Inconvenient Truth' and 'Waiting for Superman.' We dive into Davis's storied career, his insights into Hollywood, the art of storytelling, and the personal and professional challenges he's faced along the way. 02:10 Early Career and Influences11:43 Navigating Hollywood and Family Connections21:30 Training Day 32:05 Facing Setbacks and Finding New Paths44:43 An Inconvenient Truth01:01:13 The Challenges of 'Waiting for Superman' 01:07:33 Reflections on Filmmaking and Criticism 01:14:14 Access to Powerful Figures 01:21:14 The Future of Filmmaking and AI 01:27:11 Closing Thoughts and Advice
Ted Hesser Podcast
Deeply researched long form conversations with the most interesting people in the world.
