The One Take Documentary series is back at the Little Theater this week. The screenings include six different shorts whose themes range from an exploration of identity to bedtime stories. We talk with the filmmakers about their work and about the state of documentary filmmaking in 2025. Guest host Megan Mack talks with our guests:

• Linda Moroney, founder and programmer of the One Take Documentary Series


• Scott Pukos, director of communications for The Little Theatre


• Markus Essien, filmmaker


• Clara Riedlinger, filmmaker and musician


• Claire Beseler, filmmaker


• Nastaran Bagheri, Ph.D. student in the department of media study at the University at Buffalo


• TK James, filmmaker

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