The Treatment
KCRW
The Treatment is a compelling listen to the vital conversations about the catalysts of creative inspiration. Following some of the most interesting, influential, and crossover creators in the world of entertainment, fashion, sports, and the arts, we hear from tastemakers who are the very fabric that forms popular culture.
Episodes
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Jul 20, 2016 • 30min
Richard Dreyfuss: Madoff
Actor Richard Dreyfuss joins Elvis in a discussion on civics and his portrayal of the infamous Ponzi scheme fraudster in Madoff.
Jul 13, 2016 • 30min
Roseanne Barr & Eric Weinrib: Roseanne For President!
Roseanne Barr & filmmaker Eric Weinrib visit The Treatment to discuss documenting Roseanne on her journey to the White House in “Roseanne For President!”.
Jul 6, 2016 • 30min
Roger Ross Williams: Life, Animated
Academy Award winning documentarian Roger Ross Williams joins Elvis Mitchell in a conversation on autism, as documented in his newest film Life, Animated.
Jun 29, 2016 • 30min
Taika Waititi: Hunt for the Wilderpeople
Director Taika Waititi visits The Treatment to discuss his version of an Australasian 80’s action movie in Hunt for the Wilderpeople.
Jun 22, 2016 • 41min
Tyler, The Creator: Golf Wang
Artist and fashion designer Tyler, The Creator discusses how film helped to create the concept behind the runway debut of his fashion line Golf Wang. (Contains explicit content.)
Jun 8, 2016 • 30min
Cliff Martinez: Neon Demon
Film composer Cliff Martinez joins Elvis Mitchell to talk intentions and meaning of auditory accompaniment in his newest work Neon Demon,
Jun 1, 2016 • 30min
Fenton Bailey & Randy Barbato: Mapplethorpe
Filmmakers Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato discuss controversy and timelessness in their documentary Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures.
May 25, 2016 • 30min
Jessica Goldberg: The Path
Creator Jessica Goldberg joins Elvis Mitchell to discuss her autobiographical journey in creating Hulu's cult drama The Path.
May 18, 2016 • 30min
Julia Lee: Our Gang: A Racial History of 'The Little Rascals'
Author Julia Lee joins Elvis Mitchell to discuss how an American children's television show from the 1920's attempted to transcend racism in her book Our Gang: A Racial History of "The Little Rascals."
May 11, 2016 • 30min
Leonardo DiCaprio: The Wolf of Wall Street
Following Django Unchained and The Great Gatsby, actor Leonardo DiCaprio continues to explore the corruption of the American Dream in The Wolf of Wall Street. (Repeat)
