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Gabby La La's avatar

Even though I’ve known you for almost 30 years, I learned a lot about your professional journey! I’m looking forward to reading more and especially for your recommendations

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Jed Rothstein's avatar

Very thought provoking, Kathleen. Kudos for starting this conversation.

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The Doc Maker's avatar

Great post. Read my trials and tribulations working with steamers and broadcasters in trying to get a story off the ground that will be seen as the biggest miscarriage of justice in British history. I’m facing all the same issues Errol Morris faced in the Geoffrey MacDonald story. It’s an impossible climate at the moment. https://thedocmaker.substack.com/p/innocence-porn

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John Hubbell's avatar

Great that you're doing this, and glad to support!

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Kathleen Lingo's avatar

Thank you so much!! Send film ideas or other feedback anytime.

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J-Bro's avatar

I've been a documentary editor for twenty years and am seeing many changes afoot. I look forward to reading your perspective! Also, nice job on Op-Docs - there are so many I have loved and studied.

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Joan Cooper's avatar

Go for it Kathleen! I enjoyed following your professional journeys tracks… where to now- I’ll follow you!

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Melody Gilbert's avatar

this is just what we need right now ... thank you !

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Joris Debeij's avatar

This was a really nice read! Keep writing, I am subscribing!

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Kathleen Lingo's avatar

Thank you Joris!! I am a huge fan of yours and can’t wait to see your next film!

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ABL's avatar

This was great. Keep writing

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Tom Violett's avatar

Reading this is so exciting on a Friday morning! I'm currently at the tail end of my career in construction management and my kid, Ray Violett, a talented young filmmaker has agreed to team up with their old man on a documentary. The type of doc you've described, socially relevant told in an artful compelling way really defines what my goal is with my project. I look forward to watching the docs you've mentioned and future docs and conversations on your Substack.

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Jill Campbell's avatar

Thanks so much for sharing what’s happening.

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Jason Spingarn-Koff's avatar

Glad you’re doing this! Indeed the audience is huge, and growing internationally, and many of the best (and biggest) films don’t follow formulas.

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Kathleen Lingo's avatar

Thank you!!! We will save and build a new way for docs to get out there… because as you say there is a giant audience

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