Published Feb 7, 2019
The Most Unpredictable Oscar Race, Plus the Directors of ‘Free Solo’ | Interview (Ep. 124)
In a riveting conversation, Sean Fennessey, alongside directors Jimmy Chin and E. Vasarhelyi, delves into the unpredictability of the Oscar race while uncovering the ethical and emotional complexities in creating the groundbreaking documentary 'Free Solo,' all amid a changing landscape for documentaries in both cultural influence and financial success.
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