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Rough Cut

Cocaine Cowboys and Challenging Industry Expectations: Billy Corben and Alfred Spellman

Jan 7, 2025
28:35

On this episode of Rough Cut, filmmaker and writer Michael Werner talks to Billy Corben and Alfred Spellman, who shook up the documentary landscape with their film Cocaine Cowboys. The bold documentary launched their careers and solidified their reputation as daring storytellers who push against industry norms. 

Billy and Alfred, who have been collaborators since high school, talk to Michael about their dedication to telling Miami stories, and how they approach documentaries with genre-bending ideas and outside-the-box thinking. A must listen episode about the art of pushing limits and unfiltered storytelling.

Show Links
Michael Werner: https://videoconsortium.org/members/michael-werner
Billy Corben and Alfred Spellman https://www.rakontur.com

Credits
Host Michael Werner
Guests Billy Corben and Alfred Spellman
Executive Produced by Sky Dylan-Robbins and Kat Vecchio
Produced by Audrey Horwitz
Music by Zack Wright

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