"YOUR WELCOME" with Michael Malice Cody Wilson and Jessica Solce - Episode #280
Oct 11, 2023
American gun rights advocate Cody Wilson and filmmaker Jessica Solce discuss their documentary "Death Athletic," which tells the story of Cody's fight for private gun manufacturing. They talk about the challenges they faced while making the film and the importance of telling this story. The podcast also covers topics like guns in movies, stock market predictions, documentary filmmaking challenges, crossing borders, airport security, the Supreme Court, and gun rights.
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A Decade-Long Honest Portrait
- Jessica Solce filmed Cody Wilson for nearly a decade to show the ethical and political context behind his work.
- She aimed for an honest, unbiased profile rather than quick, sensational media pieces.
Early Resistance And Public Disinterest
- Jessica describes repeated public disinterest and resistance when she talked about Cody and ghost-gun topics early on.
- Those reactions convinced her the full film was necessary to get the history and context right.
Media's Instant Framing Problem
- Michael Malice argues media frames Cody instantly as a villain, shaping audience opinion before context.
- That shorthand prevents deeper engagement with Cody's motives and the tech-politics involved.