Never Forget feat. Laura Dyan Kezman and William Howell
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March 5, 2026 · 1h 8m · Season 6 · Episode 262
About this episode
The episode features a discussion with filmmakers Laura Dyan Kezman and William Howell about their documentary Cycle, which addresses the police killing of Tyrese West and the broader implications of police violence and systemic injustice.
In this episode of We Talk Back , AJ Holiday and TamBam sit down with filmmakers Laura Dyan Kezman and William Howell to discuss their powerful documentary Cycle , which investigates the tragic police killing of 18-year-old Tyrese West in Racine, Wisconsin . The conversation explores the challenges of turning real-life tragedy into impactful storytelling, the resistance the filmmakers faced while uncovering the truth, and the responsibility of presenting sensitive cases with journalistic integrity and accuracy. Kezman and Howell also reflect on the broader implications of police violence, media narratives, and systemic injustice , while sharing how the documentary aims to break the recurring cycle of outrage followed by public forgetfulness. Through personal insight and honest dialogue, the episode highlights the role of documentary filmmaking as activism—encouraging viewers to engage with the story, confront uncomfortable truths, and work toward meaningful awareness and change. Let’s discuss! Follow us! @wetalkbackpodcast @officialtambam @ajholiday2.0 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Hosts: AJ Holiday, TamBam
Guests: Laura Dyan Kezman, William Howell
Topics covered
- documentary filmmaking
- police violence
- systemic injustice
- media narratives
- activism
- storytelling
Keywords
- Tyrese West
- documentary
- police killing
- activism
- storytelling
- media
- systemic injustice
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Cycle
Places: Racine, Wisconsin
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