About this episode
In this episode of Documentary First, host Christian Taylor engages with filmmakers Abby Ginzberg and Christy Carpenter about their documentary "Shaking It Up: The Life and Times of Liz Carpenter." The conversation explores Liz Carpenter's legacy as a trailblazer in journalism and politics, the personal journeys of getting into directing, and the collaborative process of producing the documentary. They discuss the importance of storytelling, the challenges of fundraising, and the impact of Liz's life on their own careers. In this conversation, Ginzberg and Carpenter discuss the intricacies of documentary filmmaking, focusing on budgeting, the importance of archival rights, and the challenges of music licensing. They share insights on the critical roles of archival producers and the extensive research required to gather materials. NOW available for free to watch anywhere on PBS! In the spirit of this release being the month of March and Women's History Month, a number of public television stations will be broadcasting Shaking It Up: The Life and Times of Liz Carpenter. In-person screenings will also be held in Texas and Tennessee. Go to https://lizcarpenterfilm.com/ to find local listings and events. DocuView Déjà Vu Speaking Truth to Power, 2020/2021, 82 mins, Watch on Prime, IMDB Link: Truth to Power (2020) - IMDb American Experience: The Vote PT#1 & PT#2 , 2020, 120 mins each, watch on PBS, Paramount +, Prime/Amazon, IMDB Links: PT#1 "American Experience" The Vote, Part 1 (TV Episode 2020) - IMDb , PT#2 "American Experience" The Vote, Part 2 (TV Episode 2020) - IMDb Porcelain War, 2024, 87 mins, Yet to be released for public viewing, IMDB Link: Porcelain War (2024) - IMDb
