Director Yuriko Gamo Romer and baseball legend Masanori “Mashi” Murakami join Austin Belzer for a fascinating conversation about Diamond Diplomacy, a documentary exploring how baseball became a cultural bridge between Japan and the United States. Blending sports history and diplomacy, the film reveals how one game united two nations on and off the field.

Producer Sarah Schoellkopf joins Austin Belzer for a heartfelt conversation about Norita, the award-winning documentary honoring Nora “Norita” Cortiñas and the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo. Through archives, animation, and activism, the film captures the fight for justice and memory across generations.

Tiger is a beautifully crafted short documentary about resilience, artistry, and legacy.

Read my SXSW 2025 review here!

I recently sat down with Your Higher Self director Annie St-Pierre during SXSW 2025.

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I recently sat down with The Tallest Dwarf’s director, Julie Wyman, before the doc’s premiere at SXSW 2025.

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I recently sat down with director Lola Rock'N'Rolla to talk about her film, The Big Johnson.

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I recently sat down with director Elijah Sullivan to talk about his film, The Hole Story.

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Madeleine Farley’s newest documentary ultimately fails its subject.

Read my Slamdance 2025 review of Fist Bump here.

I recently sat down with director Madeleine Farley to talk about her film, Fist Bump.

Watch or listen to the interview here!

Remember Food Inc.? Food Inc. 2 is here! Join me as I revisit the American food system & see if it's gotten better (or worse)!

Before its premiere at Slamdance 2024, I sat down with the director of the film On the Way Home, Giorgi Kvelidze.

Over a week ago, Tribeca Festival announced the addition of Against All Enemies to the Tribeca 2023 film lineup.

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Earlier today, Tribeca announced this year's lineup of Gala events.

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Yesterday, Tribeca Festival announced the 2023 short film lineup.

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Earlier this week, Tribeca Festival announced the 2023 TV & NOW lineups.

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Earlier this week, Tribeca Festival announced the 2023 feature film lineup.

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Prior to Attack of the Doc!’s premiere this Friday, I sat down with writer, director, producer, and the former host of DVDuesday, Chris Gore.

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Many weeks ago, before The First Step hit theaters, I got to talk to Brandon & Lance Kramer about bridge building, The First Step Act, the 2016 election, and more!

Prior to Downwind’s world premiere at Slamdance 2023, I sat down with the co-director Mark Shapiro.

Mary McCartney’s first feature film is a touching reminiscence on her childhood as the daughter of one of The Beatles, Paul McCartney, as well as the definitive documentary on Abbey Road Studios, and the people who made it into the legendary name it is today.