Slamdance 2025 | A Conversation with Fist Bump Director Madeleine Farley
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Hey, everyone!
I'm thrilled to share another film festival interview with you. This time, I'm featuring Madeleine Farley, director and DP of Fist Bump, a documentary making its North American premiere at Slamdance 2025!
Fist Bump tells the story of Marcus Knight, a talented young adult with autism and cerebral palsy, and his journey to pursue his dreams on Broadway amidst unexpected challenges.
Buy tickets for Fist Bump's Slamdance screenings here.
I hope you enjoy this conversation with Madeleine Farley! If you're attending Slamdance 2025, be sure to check out Fist Bump and support independent films. Let me know your thoughts in the comments or my Patron Lounge.
Fist Bump screens at Slamdance 2025 – stay tuned for my full festival coverage!
Chapters
00:10 - Introduction
00:33 - What Drew Madeleine to Marcus's Story
00:56 - Navigating the Critique of Title IX
01:25 - Approaching Marcus's Story Authentically & Respectfully
04:00 - Deciding on the Narrative Structure
05:10 - Integrating Music into the Documentary
07:27 - Wearing Multiple Hats: Director, DP, & Producer
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