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Pure Nonfiction: Inside Documentary Film

179: Alex Gibney on Paul Simon

Mar 21, 2024
50:17

"In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon" covers the highs and lows of the musician's career as he goes into the studio to create his most recent album "Seven Psalms" that was released in 2023 to critical acclaim.

Pure Nonfiction host Thom Powers interviewed filmmaker Alex Gibney live at the CPH:DOX festival in Copenhagen. Alex describes how he approached sensitive topics including the break up of Simon & Garfunkel, the importance of free association in filmmaking, and hard won lessons learned in his career.

Hear our previous interviews with Alex Gibney on episodes 16, 86 and 101.

On Instagram: @purenonfiction @thompowers1

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