Matt Damon’s New Documentary | JB Smoove Reflects on the End of ‘Curb’
May 30, 2024
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Matt Damon discusses producing a documentary about Sarajevo's music scene during the Bosnian War, and JB Smoove talks about his 'Curb' character and how stand-up comedians are like therapists.
'Kiss the Future' documentary portrays Sarajevans using music as resistance during Bosnian War.
'Curb' character Leon Black differentiates JB Smoove from Larry David's sitcom humor.
Deep dives
Documentary 'Kiss the Future' in Sarajevo
The podcast episode features an interview with Matt Damon, discussing his role as a producer in the documentary 'Kiss the Future' about a music scene in war-torn Sarajevo. Damon highlights the resilience of the people in Sarajevo who used music as a form of defiance and resistance during the Bosnian War. The documentary showcases how ordinary individuals found joy and connection through music amidst the chaos and danger of the conflict.
Art and Music as Acts of Defiance
The podcast delves into the power of art and music as acts of defiance against darkness and oppression. It explores how the Sarajevans used music to resist the impact of war, showing moments of joy as acts of resistance. The documentary captures the essence of how music and art can unite communities and strengthen resilience in the face of adversity.
Empathy and Compassion Through Storytelling
The discussion touches on the role of storytelling in building empathy and compassion, particularly in the context of filmmaking. Damon emphasizes the importance of sharing diverse perspectives through storytelling to bridge divides and combat political polarization. The podcast underscores the significance of art, music, and film in fostering understanding and unity in a world rife with political tensions.
Matt Damon discusses producing the critically acclaimed documentary, “Kiss the Future,” about Sarajevo’s music scene and how one man convinced U2 to help keep the world’s attention on the plight of Sarajevo during the Bosnian War. And JB Smoove chats with Michael Kosta about the differences between Smoove and his ‘Curb’ character, Leon Black, making Larry David laugh, and how stand-up comedians are like therapists.