
Joshua Oppenheimer
Oscar-nominated filmmaker known for documentaries like The Act of Killing and The Look of Silence, and director of the film The End.
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Jan 10, 2025 • 43min
The Apocalypse Musical
Joshua Oppenheimer, the Oscar-nominated filmmaker behind impactful documentaries, discusses his latest project, an apocalypse musical featuring Tilda Swinton. He delves into the existential themes and societal reflections woven into the film, emphasizing its relevance in today’s climate crisis. Megan Down shares her poignant story of loss after her home was destroyed in the Southern California fires, highlighting the emotional and financial struggles of affected families. The conversation also touches on the complexities of free speech and the media’s handling of political rhetoric.

Jul 21, 2015 • 33min
#13 — The Moral Gaze
Sam Harris speaks with the filmmaker Joshua Oppenheimer about his remarkable documentaries, "The Act of Killing" and "The Look of Silence." If the Making Sense podcast logo in your player is BLACK, you can SUBSCRIBE to gain access to all full-length episodes at samharris.org/subscribe.