632. When Did We All Start Watching Documentaries?
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Emmy-winning documentary filmmaker RJ Cutler discusses the streaming-driven explosion of documentary popularity, his creative process, and films about Billie Eilish, Martha Stewart, and political figures.
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Cutler reveals Martha Stewart invited herself to dinner specifically to pitch him on making her documentary, leading to their collaboration on the Netflix biographical film.
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- Billie Eilish documentaryBy guest
by RJ Cutler
“Emmy-winning documentary filmmaker RJ Cutler discusses the streaming-driven explosion of documentary popularity, his creative process, and films about Billie Eilish, Martha Stewart, and political figures.”
- Martha Stewart documentaryBy guest
by RJ Cutler
“Emmy-winning documentary filmmaker RJ Cutler discusses the streaming-driven explosion of documentary popularity, his creative process, and films about Billie Eilish, Martha Stewart, and political figures.”
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