Monique N. Matthews

Monique N. Matthews, an award-winning director focusing on social justice, and Linda Goldstein Knowlton, an Emmy-nominated filmmaker, dive into the art of documentary storytelling. They discuss how documentaries share narrative techniques similar to scripted films. The conversation highlights the urgent Black maternal healthcare crisis, the role of empathy in interviews, and the importance of emotional engagement in storytelling. They also reflect on balancing challenges with themes of joy and resilience in their works.