Best Richard Haigh Podcasts (2024)

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109. Affinity Groups and School Life Balance with Nathan 32:50

8h ago32:50

32:50

We are joined by Nathan Williams, a 2L student at Windsor Law. Nathan seems to do just about everything, but still stresses the importance of having a school-life balance. It isn't exactly how he manages to achieve this, but he does. Including forming a wine club at the law school -- Richard wants Rianna to do the same at Osgoode. Links: WLGTDWI In…

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In Conversation: Jacques Audiard and Greta Gerwig on Emilia Pérez 48:51

6d ago48:51

48:51

Listen to the latest episode of the Directors UK podcast!From a special preview screening and In Conversation event in October 2024. Jacques Audiard speaks to Greta Gerwig about the making of his latest film, Emilia Pérez.Jacques shares his experience directing a musical outside of Hollywood, working in a foreign language, and more.…

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108. The First Four Months 27:08

1M ago27:08

27:08

Erik Glasford returns to talk to us about the first months of law school and how it changes a person. Some things are expected, some not. Making new friends fits the first category; all that reading is in the second. Links: WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/ Music Attribution: What's Love Got to Do With It by Tina T…

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107. A Lil' More Advice 23:36

2M ago23:36

23:36

We just can't get enough of Lil. This time she thinks about what it means to be a young lawyer, and how to find your place in the profession. Some luck, some perseverance and some smarts. And don't forget that you will have forgotten some things, like your civil procedure class years ago! (And thanks to Felicity for the perfect title!) Links: WLGTD…

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106. Jinee May Be an Extrovert 23:06

2M ago23:06

23:06

Richard and Rianna have another chat with Jinee Chong, this time about ethnicity, diversity and fitting in at law school. It can be challenging, but can also be rewarding. Links: WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/ Music Attribution: What's Love Got to Do With It by Tina Turner Soundcloud: What's Love Got to Do with …

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105. Morgan and Michael Come to Canada 22:48

3M ago22:48

22:48

The return of Morgan Deiseroth and Michael Conroy, this time to talk about what it is like to be Americans coming to law school in Canada. There's a significant number of Canadians going to law school outside of Canada, but the numbers of Americans coming to law school in Canada is tiny. Morgan and Michael bring their perspective on why that is, an…

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104. Will's Highs and Lows 28:18

3M ago28:18

28:18

Our guest today is Will Graham, an Osgoode student who recently finished first year. Rianna (on the road like a rock star) and I have a great discussion with Will about 1L. It's all about the highs and a little bit about the lows. Links: WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgottodowithit/ Music Attribution: What's Love Got to Do Wit…

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In Conversation: Sean Wang and Tinge Krishnan on Dìdi 38:23

3M ago38:23

38:23

Listen to the latest episode of the Directors UK podcast!From a special preview screening and Q&A event in June 2024. Sean Wang speaks to Tinge Krishnan about the making of his latest film, Dìdi (弟弟).Sean shares about his coming-of-age feature debut, improv with his young cast, and acting with his grandma.Please note there is strong language in thi…

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103. Dante Has Finished! 29:33

4M ago29:33

29:33

Our guest today is Dante Trunzo, another former guest of WLGTDWI who wanted to come back and let us know how things are going. We couldn't refuse! We talk about Dante's experience of law school in general, of going to McGill in particular, and what he plans to do now that he's finished. Links: WLGTDWI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatslawgo…

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102. Jinee Comes From Edmonton 28:30

4M ago28:30

28:30

Richard and Rianna (who's in a car recording this podcast!) chat with Jinee Chong, a student in Richard's Public and Constitutional law class. Jinee hails from Edmonton, and so she and Richard also share growing up in the same province. We talk about what it's like to 'come from away' to go to law school. We all agree it's a good thing. Links: WLGT…

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101. Michael and Morgan are One 30:18

4M ago30:18

30:18

Our guests today (two!) are Michael Conroy and Morgan Deiseroth, two students who Richard taught in his Public and Constitutional Law class. Early on in September they were very open about being a couple coming to law school. While it may not be novel to have couples forming during law school, it's uncommon to arrive that way. We discuss how it all…

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100. A Milestone Celebration with Adam 26:57

5M ago26:57

26:57

What do you do for a 100th episode celebration? Bring back Adam, of course! It's almost as if he never left. Adam forgets to do his readings, but gives some excellent advice about how the legal profession depends on making relationships, and then finally reveals a TV show about law that he watches. It's a fitting tribute. Links: WLGTDWI Instagram: …

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In Conversation: Richard Linklater and Sarah Gavron on Hit Man 36:35

5M ago36:35

36:35

Listen to the latest episode of the Directors UK podcast!From our special In Conversation event from May 2024. Richard Linklater speaks to Sarah Gavron about the making of his latest film, Hit Man!Tune in to hear the two discuss what it was like shooting on location in New Orleans, Richard's experience working with Netflix, and how he approaches wo…

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99. The Return of the Co-Host #1 29:12

5M ago29:12

29:12

For our 99th episode, we had to attempt getting either of the previous co-hosts, Felicity Radan or Adam Lachance, back. And whoever we had for this episode, we'll do everything in our power to have the other for the 100th. In short, it's the first of two WLGTDWI celebrations! Turns out, we were able to wrangle Felicity. She makes a typically bold r…

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98. Erik Loves His Moots 25:37

6M ago25:37

25:37

It's our first new guest since the re-launch. Rianna and Richard talk to Erik Glasford, a section colleague of Rianna's who also took Criminal Law from Richard. Erik has a long history of mooting -- well before law school -- and he shares his love of it with the team. It turns out that it is never too early to start thinking about law! Links: WLGTD…

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Directing Live Entertainment: a multi-camera masterclass with Nikki Parsons 1:24:06

6M ago1:24:06

1:24:06

The latest episode of the Directors UK podcast comes from our members’ masterclass with BAFTA-award winning multi-camera director Nikki Parsons. We take a deep dive into Nikki's work directing Strictly Come Dancing and the Eurovision Song Contest, exploring how the full process from rehearsals to live performances comes together.Moderated by award-…

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97. The Return of Lil 24:25

6M ago24:25

24:25

Richard wanted to rekindle some old memories to relaunch the podcast. Who better to help out than the very first guest Adam and Richard had back in September, 2018, Lil Cadieux-Shaw? We catch up with Lil as she reflects back on what she's learned since leaving law school and what she can impart to new and prospective law students. A lot, it turns o…

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96. Rianna - or - WLGTDWI 3.0 16:44

6M ago16:44

16:44

WE'RE BACK! It's been 2 years since the last episode. Things like Felicity's graduation, Richard's sabbatical, the pandemic, and the ennui that follows almost put a permanent end to the podcast. But it all changed when Richard was approached by a former student, Rianna Spence, asking to co-host. What joy! This episode introduces Rianna. It's a shor…

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In Conversation: Alexander Payne On The Holdovers 39:51

9M ago39:51

39:51

This episode features director Alexander Payne, who joined us to discuss the making of his latest feature film The Holdovers.Alexander spoke to film journalist Wendy Mitchell about his approach to shooting to establish a strong sense of place, how he found the visual tone for the 1970s setting, and getting the balance right between creating a perio…

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In Conversation: Jimmy Chin And Chai Vasarhelyi On Nyad 38:14

10M ago38:14

38:14

This episode features directing duo Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi, who joined us to discuss the making of their latest film and first narrative feature Nyad.Listen now to learn about their transition from documentary to drama, the challenges of shooting in and underwater, and portraying the real Diana Nyad.…

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In Conversation Sofia Coppola And Emerald Fennell On Priscilla 43:24

10M ago43:24

43:24

Sofia Coppola sat down with fellow director Emerald Fennell to discuss her latest film Priscilla, a biopic of Priscilla Presley.Hear the two award-winning directors discuss the challenges of portraying a household name, translating Priscilla’s 1985 memoir to the big screen, and conveying the worlds of teenage girls.…

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In Conversation: Andrew Haigh on All of Us Strangers 52:36

11M ago52:36

52:36

For our final In Conversation members event of 2023, Andrew Haigh sat down with Sandra Hebron to discuss his latest film All Of Us Strangers, a beautiful and poignant film about love and loss.Andrew spoke about capturing vulnerable performances from his cast, including Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal, and creating a calming environment on set. He also…

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In Conversation: Todd Haynes and Harry Wootliff on May December 58:58

11M ago58:58

58:58

As part of our In Conversation season, Todd Haynes returned to Directors UK and spoke to fellow director Harry Wootliff about his latest feature film, May December. Todd spoke about how he created the film’s distinct style of comedy, working with actors Natalie Portman, Julianne Moore and Charles Melton, and a director’s responsibility.…

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In Conversation: Bradley Cooper And Shawn Levy On Maestro 46:00

11M ago46:00

46:00

This episode of the Directors UK podcast comes from our In Conversation event with Bradley Cooper and Shawn Levy, who went behind-the-scenes of the Leonard Bernstein biopic Maestro. Bradley discussed cinematic tools he used to depict the marriage of Leonard and Felicia Bernstein, the importance of collaboration, and his evolution as a filmmaker fro…

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Missing Millionairess: A Factual Masterclass with Thomas Meadmore, Nic Guttridge and Sophie Robinson 1:16:06

11M ago1:16:06

1:16:06

This episode of the Directors UK podcast was recorded at our members' masterclass with director, producer and editor Thomas Meadmore and documentary story consultant Nic Guttridge.Thomas and Nic were joined by award-winning documentary director Sophie Robinson to discuss the making of gripping true crime ITV feature documentary 'The Real Vanishing …

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In Conversation: James Hawes and Jessica Hobbs on One Life 48:53

1y ago48:53

48:53

As part of our In Conversation season, James Hawes sat down with fellow director Jessica Hobbs to discuss his theatrical feature debut One Life, the true story of Sir Nicholas 'Nicky' Winton, a young London broker who rescued 669 children from the Nazis in the months leading up to World War II.James and Jessica had a brilliant deep dive into James’…

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The Last of Us: A Masterclass with Pete Hoar on the creation of 'Long, Long Time' 1:20:29

1y ago1:20:29

1:20:29

This episode of the Directors UK podcast was recorded at our masterclass with Emmy-nominated director Peter Hoar, who gave us insight into his critically acclaimed episode of HBO's The Last of Us.Peter was joined by fellow director and his Directors UK Inspire mentee Stephen Gallacher for a deep dive into the making of Episode 3, 'Long, Long Time',…

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In Conversation: Molly Manning Walker and Michael Pearce on How to Have Sex 32:03

1y ago32:03

32:03

Welcome to the latest episode of the Directors UK podcast!As part of our In Conversation season, director and cinematographer Molly Manning Walker sat down with fellow director Michael Pearce to discuss her debut feature film How to Have Sex.Recorded at one of our member events, Molly discussed shifting from cinematography to directing, her approac…

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In Conversation: Zach Braff on A Good Person 55:14

1y ago55:14

55:14

Welcome to the latest episode of the Directors UK podcast!As part of our In Conversation season, we were joined by Zach Braff for a deep dive into A Good Person. Speaking to BFI programmer Rowan Woods via Zoom, Zach explores his approach to his craft and working with actors, his visual language as a director, and how he creates the tone for his fil…

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In Conversation: Charlotte Regan on Scrapper 42:25

1y ago42:25

42:25

Welcome to the latest episode of the Directors UK podcast!Our In Conversation season continues, with Charlotte Regan joining us for a Directors UK member event to chat about directing her first feature film, Scrapper. In Conversation with Observer film critic Wendy Ide, Charlotte discusses working with young people, including first-time actor Lola …

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In Conversation: Greta Gerwig and Alfonso Cuarón on Barbie 1:03:41

1y ago1:03:41

1:03:41

Welcome to the latest episode of the Directors UK podcast!This new episode comes from the first Directors UK In Conversation member event for 2023, where Barbie director and Academy Award nominee Greta Gerwig joined us In Conversation with fellow director Academy Award-winner Alfonso Cuarón. Tune in and join us in Barbie Land, where Greta explores …

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Working with a DoP on Peaky Blinders with Anthony Byrne, Mathieu Plainfossé & William McGregor 1:17:53

1+ y ago1:17:53

1:17:53

This episode comes from our members’ masterclass with acclaimed director Anthony Byrne and director of photography Mathieu Plainfossé, discussing their work on the sixth and final series of Peaky Blinders. Moderated by Directors UK member William McGregor, in this episode Anthony and Mathieu cover everything from preparation, lighting and lenses, t…

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Aisha: Frank Berry in conversation with Kim Longinotto 43:52

1+ y ago43:52

43:52

Welcome to the Directors UK Podcast!This episode comes from our member event with Frank Berry, director of Aisha, which stars Letitia Wright and Josh O'Connor. Frank spoke to fellow director Kim Longinotto about his career path, choosing his collaborators, and why listening is the key component to his filmmaking. We hope you enjoy the show!…

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The Territory: Alex Pritz in conversation with Jenny Ash 1:14:42

1+ y ago1:14:42

1:14:42

Welcome to the Directors UK Podcast!This episode comes from our member event with Alex Pritz, director of the acclaimed documentary The Territory. Alex spoke to fellow director Jenny Ash all about building bonds with his contributors, the importance of honesty in the making of the film, and the value of sound design. We hope you enjoy the podcast!…

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Causeway: Lila Neugebauer in conversation with Philippa Lowthorpe 41:18

1+ y ago41:18

41:18

Welcome to the Directors UK Podcast.This episode comes from our event with director Lila Neugebauer, who discussed the making of her latest film, Causeway, with fellow director Philippa Lowthorpe.Lila told us all about working with Jennifer Lawrence and Brian Tyree Henry, her editorial process, and the influence of theatre on her directing.We hope …

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BARDO: Alejandro González Iñárritu in conversation with Paweł Pawlikowski 44:05

1+ y ago44:05

44:05

Welcome to the Directors UK Podcast!This episode comes from our member event with the Oscar-winning director Alejandro González Iñárritu, as he discussed the making of his latest film, “Bardo: False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths”.Alejandro was joined by fellow director Paweł Pawlikowski to discuss the film’s writing process, his decisions around…

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Elvis: Baz Luhrmann in conversation with Reinaldo Marcus Green 36:47

1+ y ago36:47

36:47

Welcome to the Directors UK Podcast! This episode comes from our in conversation event with Baz Luhrmann, director of the Oscar nominee for Best Picture, Elvis. Baz spoke to fellow director Reinaldo Marcus Green about directing an incredible performance from his leading man Austin Butler, his writing process, and so much more. Music: Loyalty FreakP…

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Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery: Rian Johnson in conversation with Edgar Wright 53:13

1+ y ago53:13

53:13

Welcome to the latest episode of the Directors UK Podcast!This new episode comes from our member event with Rian Johnson, director of Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. Rian was joined in conversation by fellow director Edgar Wright. Tune in to go behind-the-scenes of the murder mystery, as they discuss the intricacies of crafting a puzzle for the …

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Raising the Bar on Accessibility: A Ralph and Katie masterclass with Jordan Hogg and Delyth Thomas 1:16:17

2y ago1:16:17

1:16:17

Welcome to the Directors UK Podcast!This episode comes from our Q&A with Jordan Hogg, director of the fantastic television series, Ralph and Katie – the first TV drama to star two lead performers with down’s syndrome. Jordan spoke to fellow director Delyth Thomas about the steps he took to raise the bar on accessibility in his production. From empl…

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The Woman King: Gina Prince-Bythewood in conversation with Kevin Macdonald 34:07

2y ago34:07

34:07

Welcome to the Directors UK Podcast!This episode comes from our member event with Gina Prince-Bythewood, director of the smash-hit feature The Woman King. Gina was joined by fellow director Kevin Macdonald to discuss the incredible craft that went into making her hit feature. Warning: this conversation includes spoilers for the film!We hope you enj…

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Bones and All: Luca Guadagnino in conversation with Aleem Khan 37:05

2y ago37:05

37:05

Welcome to the Directors UK Podcast!This episode comes from our event with director Luca Guadagnino, where he discussed his latest film – Bones and All – with fellow director Aleem Khan.Luca spoke with Aleem about how he created the film’s universe through production design, visuals, and sound, and about working with his two terrific leads, Timothé…

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After Yang: Kogonada in conversation with Alex Kalymnios 1:01:24

2y ago1:01:24

1:01:24

Welcome to the Directors UK Podcast!This episode comes from our member event with the amazing Kogonada, director of After Yang. In a conversation with fellow director (and Directors UK Board member) Alex Kalymnios, Kogonada told us all about the experience of working on a genre film, assembling his terrific cast, and his own directing influences.Mu…

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Aftersun: Charlotte Wells in conversation with Barry Jenkins 55:19

2y ago55:19

55:19

Welcome to the Directors UK Podcast!This episode comes from our member event with Charlotte Wells, director of the critically acclaimed debut feature Aftersun — which has been nominated for multiple British Independent Film Awards, including for Best Debut Director. Charlotte spoke to fellow filmmaker Barry Jenkins, also a producer on the film, abo…

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Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio: Guillermo del Toro, Mark Gustafson + Edgar Wright in conversation 40:29

2y ago40:29

40:29

Welcome to the Directors UK Podcast!This episodes comes from our member event with directors Guillermo del Toro and Mark Gustafson, directors of the stunning animated feature, Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio. Guillermo and Mark sat down with Edgar Wright for a discussion about the film’s remarkable craftsmanship, how they adapted the Pinocchio story…

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Off the Rails: Jules Williamson in conversation with Susanna White 31:46

2y ago31:46

31:46

Welcome to the Directors UK Podcast!This episode comes from our Directors UK event with Jules Williamson, director of the award-winning Off the Rails. Jules was joined in conversation by fellow director Susanna White. Together they discussed the experiences Jules brought into making Off the Rails, the process of directing her debut feature, and wha…

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Then Barbara Met Alan: Amit Sharma and Bruce Goodison In Conversation with Anna Thomson 1:15:30

2y ago1:15:30

1:15:30

This episode comes from our Then Barbara Met Alan masterclass with directors Amit Sharma and Bruce Goodison — hosted by Directors UK Board member Anna Thomson.Then Barbara Met Alan tells the story of Barbara Lisicki and Alan Holdsworth, the founders of disability activism group, DAN (Disabled People's Direct Action Network).Drawing upon clips from …

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Career Case Study Masterclass With Isabelle Sieb and Samantha Harrie 1:11:43

2y ago1:11:43

1:11:43

Welcome to the Directors UK Podcast!This episode comes from our Career Development masterclass with the amazing Isabelle Sieb, whose TV work includes Episodes 4-6 of the BAFTA-nominated BBC series Vigil, and Shetland for the BBC.Isabelle joined fellow director Samantha Harrie to discuss key career decisions, the way she uses social media to engage …

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Anatomy Of A Scandal: S.J. Clarkson in conversation with Martin Scorsese 59:26

2+ y ago59:26

59:26

The latest episode of the Directors UK Podcast has arrived!In this latest episode, director and former Directors UK Board member S.J. Clarkson is joined by fellow director Martin Scorsese to discuss the making of her hit TV drama, Anatomy of a Scandal.Together they discuss refreshing the portrayal of courtroom dramas, giving a sense of memory and t…

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Slow Horses: James Hawes in conversation with Charles Sturridge 57:43

2+ y ago57:43

57:43

Welcome to the Directors UK Podcast!In this episode, directors James Hawes and Charles Sturridge discuss the making of James' latest series, Slow Horses. James takes us through how he became attached to the project, getting a specific look for London onscreen, and working with an amazing cast. If you like our podcasts, help us reach more film and T…

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My Name is Pauli Murray: Betsy West in conversation with Beeban Kidron 53:17

2+ y ago53:17

53:17

Welcome to the Directors UK Podcast!In this episode we welcome BAFTA and Oscar-nominated director Betsy West, who spoke to us about her documentary My Name is Pauli Murray, which she co-directed with Julie Cohen. Betsy is joined in conversation by fellow filmmaker Beeban Kidron OBE. Betsy spoke to Beeban about the research she did into Pauli’s stor…

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