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"The Truffle Hunters"

Previewing our October documentary selection

by The Econ Extra Credit Team
Oct 7, 2021
Econ Extra Credit newsletter #78
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"Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room"

Your responses to "Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room"

by The Econ Extra Credit Team
Sep 30, 2021
Econ Extra Credit newsletter #78
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"Through the Night"

How the child care industry fell apart

by The Econ Extra Credit Team
Aug 19, 2021
Econ Extra Credit newsletter #73
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EEC: Documentary Studies

David Brancaccio reacts to "Through the Night"

by David Brancaccio
Aug 12, 2021
Econ Extra Credit newsletter #72
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"Summer of Soul"

Your responses to "Summer of Soul"

by The Econ Extra Credit Team
Jul 29, 2021
It seems this month’s documentary selection, “Summer of Soul,” was — in short — a hit. Many of you wrote in to share your delight in the music and the message. “What a gem! I was an 18-year-old college freshman at the time and I can remember the afros, dashikis, bell bottoms and mini skirts, […]
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Race and Economy

Activists to Hollywood: Put your money where your mouth is and fund Black projects

by Jasmine Garsd
Jun 10, 2020
Entertainment leaders have vocally supported protests demanding racial justice. But filmmakers of color have struggled.
Ava DuVernay's documentary "13th" highlighted racial inequality in the U.S., particularly in the justice system.
Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET
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How economics shapes fight culture around the world

by Molly Wood and Maria Hollenhorst
Nov 20, 2018
"Fightworld" creator Frank Grillo says many champions started out "fighting for their lives."
“Fightworld” creator-host Frank Grillo with a Muay Thai fighter.
Dean Georgopoulos/Netflix
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What happens when politics takes a starring role

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Sep 24, 2018
Why politically themed movies, books and podcasts are everywhere.
President-elect Donald Trump boards the elevator at Trump Tower in New York City on Jan. 16, 2017.
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Errol Morris' new docuseries "Wormwood" was sold to Netflix as the "everything bagel"

by Kai Ryssdal and Hayley Hershman
Dec 14, 2017
It's a documentary. It's a period drama. It's a re-enactment. "It's my best something," the director says.
Director Errol Morris behind the camera on the set of "Wormwood."
Shirin Adhami/Netflix
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AMC helped usher in the Golden Age of Television — now it wants to be a part of the Golden Age of Documentaries

by David Brancaccio
May 20, 2016
AMC's CEO Josh Sapan talked to us about experimenting with bite-sized versions of the medium.
AMC Networks President and CEO Josh Sapan
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