When a Comedy Documentary Turns Tragic
About this episode
The episode discusses the unexpected turn of a weight-loss documentary into a raw portrayal of addiction through interviews with Ralphie May's wife and the film's director.
What's Eating Ralphie May won Best of the Fest at Nashville Film Festival and Documentary of the Year at Los Angeles Documentary Film Festival. The film was initially intended to be a weight-loss documentary that followed beloved comedian Ralphie May and his family, but it turned into a raw and intimate portrait of a family dealing with addiction during the last years of Ralphie's troubled life. At Nashville Film Festival I had the chance to interview comedian and wife of Ralphie, Lahna Turner , and director Cat Rhinehart . Some of the things we discuss include What to do when shooting a documentary that takes an unexpected turn How to earn trust to explore the raw and intimate aspects of someone's story What to do when loved ones are wrestling with addiction If and when it is appropriate to stop filming How comedy can help get past anguish Sponsors for this Episode nsavides productions I make friendly, engaging videos for earnest people. Some of my videos are here . Say hello: podcast@nsavides.com # Masterclass Online training from some of the world's best filmmakers, musicians, and creative leaders. MasterClass All-Access Pass # Learn how to improve your stand-up routine and be…
Topics covered
- documentary filmmaking
- addiction
- comedy
- interviews
- family dynamics
Sponsors
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