Factual America examines America through the lens of documentary filmmaking. Guests include Academy Award, Emmy and Grammy-winning documentary filmmakers and producers, their subjects, as well as experts on the American experience. Find out more about the current and upcoming documentaries on Netflix, HBO, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Apple TV+, Sky Documentaries and other platforms directly from the creators. Whether we discuss true crime, music, burning social and political topics, history, or arts, Factual America is your #1 documentary film podcast. Factual America is produced by Alamo Pictures, a London- and Austin-based production company that makes documentaries about the US from a European perspective for international audiences.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 5 days 15 hours 14 minutes
episode 27: Air Jordan: A Cultural Phenomenon
One Man And His Shoes (2020) explores the cultural phenomenon of Air Jordan sneakers, as well as an unfortunate legacy of this iconic brand.
episode 28: Imagining the Indian: De-Mascoting Native Americans in Sports
Imagining the Indian follows the movement to end the use of Native American names, logos, and mascots in the world of sports and beyond.
episode 29: Good Ol Girl: Cowgirls in Modern Ranching
Good Ol Girl tells the stories of three modern-day Texan cowgirls, and explores the increasing role of women in the male-dominated industry of ranching.
episode 30: Class Action Park: America's Most Dangerous Amusement Park
Class Action Park (2020) on HBO Max captures New Jerseys most dangerous amusement park in the US history, and the myths and dark truths surrounding it.
episode 31: RBG: The Iconic American Supreme Court Justice
RBG (2018), co-directed by Julie Cohen and Betsy West, captures the life and legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the iconic American Supreme Court Justice.
episode 32: Public Trust: The Urgency to Protect US Public Lands
Public Trust (2020), produced by Patagonia and available on YouTube, document the fight to protect Americas public lands for future generations.
episode 33: A Life on Our Planet: Sir David Attenborough's Witness Statement
David Attenborough: A Life On Our Planet (2020), brings us Sir Davids witness statement and provides simple solutions to saving our planet.
episode 34: Linda Ronstadt: An Hommage to Mexican Americans
Linda and the Mockingbirds (2020), directed and produced by James Keach, shows how famous singer Linda Ronstadt gives back to Mexican-American community.
episode 35: Boys State: A Reflection of a Polarised Society
Boys State (2020), the Sundance Jury Prize winner by Amanda McBaine and Jesse Moss, brilliantly captures the division and polarisation of American society.
episode 36: Robin's Wish: Who Robin Williams Really Was
In Robins Wish (2020), filmmaker Tylor Norwood brings the story of Robin Williams horrific battle with a brain disease called Lewy Body Dementia.