Doomscroll 45: John Wilson

Doomscroll 45: John Wilson

From Doomscroll with Joshua Citarella by Joshua Citarella

April 13, 2026 · 45 min

About this episode

Joshua Citarella interviews filmmaker John Wilson about his new movie and themes related to urban life and renewal.

My guest is John Wilson, a film maker and documentarian. He is the director of a new movie “The History of Concrete.” Today’s program is part of the 82nd Whitney Biennial, curated by Marcela Guerrero and Drew Sawyer at the Whitney Museum in New York City. We discuss the urban environment, themes of material and spiritual renewal, city infrastructure and affordable housing -- alongside a cast of surreal, comedic and heart breaking characters. This is the first of several Doomscroll episodes to be recorded live during the 2026 Whitney Biennial. You can get access to the full catalog for Doomscroll and more by becoming a paid supporter: www.patreon.com/joshuacitarella

People in this episode

Host: Joshua Citarella

Guest: John Wilson

Topics covered

  • urban environment
  • material renewal
  • spiritual renewal
  • city infrastructure
  • affordable housing
  • documentary film

Keywords

  • John Wilson
  • Doomscroll
  • urban environment
  • affordable housing
  • documentary
  • Whitney Biennial
  • The History of Concrete

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Whitney Museum, 82nd Whitney Biennial

Books & works: The History of Concrete

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