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Netflix shake-ups, Jon Stewart’s big news, and Matthew Heineman on ‘American Symphony’
Jan 26, 2024
30:01
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Filmmaker Matthew Heineman discusses directing 'American Symphony' and shares stories of filming Jon Batiste's journey as a musician and husband during his wife's battle with leukemia. The podcast also explores Netflix's shifting priorities, the challenges of financing and making documentary films, and the process of capturing the artistic process in 'American Symphony'.
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- The documentary 'American Symphony' initially struggled to secure financing and was self-financed on credit cards before finally being acquired by Netflix and the Obamas' production company.
- The film evolved to become an intimate portrait of musician Jon Batiste and his wife as they navigated their personal and professional lives amid her battle with leukemia, offering a unique perspective on their experiences.
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Challenges of Financing and Making the Documentary
Director Matthew Heinemann initially struggled to secure financing for the documentary about John Batiste. The project was self-financed on credit cards before finally receiving funding to complete the film. The documentary was not sold until it premiered at Telluride.
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