This week we talk about Bad Vegan on Netflix directed by Chris Smith and Madeira resists the strong urge to kick Morgan off her bed…….
Documentary filmmaker Rodney Ascher tackles this question "are we living in a simulation?" with testimony, philosophical evidence and scientific explanation in his for the answer.
This week we talk about More than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story: Directed by Kevin Derek. We hope you’ll check this one out. We learned so much about an actor who was a fixture of our childhood. His story and the longevity of his career blew us away. Equal parts sad and triumphant and definitely one worth watching.
Make it past our weird (as usual) intro and you’ll hear how how much we were blown away by this documentary. We learned a lot and definitely think you will love this documentary. Please check out Gather on Netflix. Gather is an intimate portrait of the growing movement amongst Native Americans to reclaim their spiritual, political and cultural identities through food sovereignty, while battling the trauma of centuries of genocide. Gather follows Nephi Craig, a chef from the White Mountain Apache Nation (Arizona), opening an indigenous café as a nutritional recovery clinic; Elsie Dubray, a young scientist from the Cheyenne River Sioux Nation (South Dakota), conducting landmark studies on bison; and the Ancestral Guard, a group of environmental activists from the Yurok Nation (Northern California), trying to save the Klamath river. To learn more/ support the people who shared their stories on this documentary: https://gather.film/stories/ Thank you for listening! Support Podumentary by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/podumentary
This week we talk about Netflix doc The River Runner directed by Rush Sturges.
This week we’re discussing the Netflix documentary Pray Away produced and directed by Kristine Stolakis. If you think that a person can “pray the gay away” please don’t listen to us. Oh and also, we hate you and Madeira would like to adopt your children before you abuse/ abandon them emotionally and spiritually. Everyone else, hope you enjoy this episode!
This week we talk Bob Ross and Madeira risks possible jail time….EFFFFFfffffff the Kowalski’s forever and ever Amen!!!
This week we talk about Misha and the Wolves directed by Sam Hopkinson, definitely a wild story!
We really loved and connected with this documentary about Operation Surf a nonprofit that teaches surfing to American Veterans. Earnest, succinct and empowering doc that really moved us both. To donate or find out more about Operation Surf: https://operationsurf.org/ Support Podumentary by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/podumentary
This week we talk about Coded Bias directed by Shalini Kantayya on Netflix. It’s both truly disturbing and fascinating and blew both our minds.
This week we talk about WeWork and the megalomaniac that started it.
This week we’re talking about David Attenborough’s A Life On Our Planet. Check out Earth.org for ideas of easy ways you can help our planet heal. Support Podumentary by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/podumentary
This week we walked down our 90’s childhood memory lane and watched Kid 90 directed by Soleil Moon Frye.
# Tina Directed by Dan Lindsay and TJ Martin on HBO
This week we talk about the New York Times: Framing Britney Spears documentary, directed by Samantha Stark and produced by Jason Stallman, Sam Dolnick and Stephanie Preiss.
Episode Notes This week Madeira's son Will Semple joins us to talk about an episode of Kratt's Creatures. Season two episode two on Wild dogs, created by Martin Kratt, Chris Kratt and Leo Eaton. Support Podumentary by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/podumentary
Nature: A Murder of Crows Directed by Susan Fleming Bottomline, crows are rad and Madeira is right, this is a "classic" doc! Find it here and give us a listen after! https://documentaryheaven.com/a-murder-of-crows/ Support Podumentary by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/podumentary
This week we're talking about the National Geographic documentary Rebuilding Paradise about the devastation of the 2018 Camp Fire. The town of Paradise California became the epicenter of the deadliest fire in the US in over 100 years. Here are some resources to help the continued recovery of Paradise: https://films.nationalgeographic.com/rebuilding-paradise#take-action PARADISE ROTARY FOUNDATION The Paradise Rotary Foundation is a 501(c)3 charitable foundation, established in 2009 as a means to receive and distribute funds to support community projects and organizations. The Foundation’s mission is to financially assist non-profits whose efforts improve the quality of life in Paradise. The Foundation’s present focus is on the rebuilding and re-population of Paradise following the Camp Fire. BUTTE STRONG FUNDThe Butte Strong Fund is a partnership of the North Valley Community Foundation, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. and Aaron Rodgers NorCal Fire Recovery Fund. It is focused on long-term rebuilding and funds projects and organizations within five focus areas: housing, health and wellness, education, community development, and business recovery. CAMP FIRE COLLABORATIVE The Camp Fire Collaborative (CFC) is a community collaboration comprised of over 50 nonprofit, private, and public organizations working to address the unmet needs of Camp Fire survivors throughout the Butte County region following the exhaustion of federal and state resources. The collaboration identifies long-term recovery issues and develops strategies utilizing their combined vision and resources. <h4>AMERICAN RED CROSSThe American Red Cross’ network of generous donors, volunteers and employees shares a mission of preventing and relieving suffering, at home and around the world. Red Cross volunteers and staff work to deliver vital services – from providing relief and support to those in crisis, to helping you be prepared to respond in emergencies. For 2018 wildfire survivors across California, the American Red Cross allocated $27 million in direct financial assistance.</h4> TEAM RUBICON Team Rubicon is an international disaster response nonprofit that unites the skills and experiences of military veterans with first responders to rapidly provide relief to communities in need. Founded in 2010 with the expressed goal of quickly responding to large-scale disasters, Team Rubicon has deployed thousands of volunteers across the United States and world to provide relief to communities in need. GARY SINISE FOUNDATION The Gary Sinise Foundation serves the United States of America by honoring its defenders, veterans, first responders, their families, and those in need. They do this by creating and supporting unique programs designed to entertain, educate, inspire, strengthen, and build communities. Through the Gary Sinise Foundation’s First Responders Outreach, the Foundation provides help and critical funding for emergency relief, training, and essential equipment to ensure these heroes perform to the best of their abilities. Support Podumentary by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/podumentary
This week we're talking about Voyeur: directed by Myles Kane and Josh Koury and starring Gay Talese and Gerald Foos and bonches........ Support Podumentary by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/podumentary
We love Dolly, as does anyone who matters. WATCH THIS DOCUMENTARY IT'S THE BEST!!! This week we talk about Dolly Here I am on Netflix directed and produced by Francis Whately. Support Podumentary by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/podumentary