Escape Into Reality

Hamad, Shantanu, Soham & Natalia

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cool show, cool people, discussing documentaries, films and everything in between

JAN 30

Powerless Power: David Osit’s Portrait of Palestinian Leadership in 'Mayor"

Mayor is an eye-opening documentary by David Osit that attempts to portray the challenges of administering the unofficial capital of Palestine, Ramallah. The director follows mayor Musa Hadid as he struggles to keep his municipal services running following Trump's announcement of Jerusalem being recognized as the capital of Israel. Join us as we discuss the city of Ramallah, its citizens and how they persevere through this historical event. Music by our friend, Nikhil Lobo. For feedback and/or suggestions, write to escapeintorealitypodcast@gmail.com Links: Promises: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0282864/

52 min
JAN 21

The Fall of Fair Play: Breaking Down Icarus

Icarus is a fascinating documentary by Bryan Fogel, and shines a light on Russia’s state-sponsored doping of its Olympic athletes. The documentary features Gregory Rodchenkov, the head of Russia’s anti-doping lab, blowing the whistle on the country’s extensive plans to provide its athletes with performance enhancers to game the Olympics in 2016. Tune in to hear a discussion on doping in sports, the role of politics in international games, and on the role the documentary played in exposing the truth. Music by Nikhil Lobo. For feedback and/or suggestions, write to escapeintorealitypodcast@gmail.com

58 min
12/15/2024

They Shot The Piano Player

They Shot the Piano Player is an innovative animated documentary by directors Javier Mariscal and Fernando Trueba, blending mystery, history, and music. The story explores the life of Francisco "Tenório" Júnior, a young Brazilian pianist from the Bossa Nova era whose life and tragic disappearance become the focal point of the narrative. Tune in to hear a discussion on the use of animation in a documentary, censorship in music and shrouding dissent, Operation Condor and its impact on ordinary apolitical citizens and of course, the life of Tenório. Intro and outro music by our friend, Nikhil Lobo. For feedback and/or suggestions, write to escapeintorealitypodcast@gmail.com They Shot the Piano Player - Making Of by MARISCAL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUwr384V_9s How Brazil's Music Hid Protest Inside Harmony by Charles Cornell https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXjvwQDfnTI

38 min

3 Episodes

cool show, cool people, discussing documentaries, films and everything in between

Creator

Hamad, Shantanu, Soham & Natalia
Years Active

2024 - 2025
Episodes

3
Rating

Clean
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Escape Into Reality

Escape Into Reality

Episodes

Powerless Power: David Osit’s Portrait of Palestinian Leadership in 'Mayor"

The Fall of Fair Play: Breaking Down Icarus

They Shot The Piano Player

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