28 min
Edward Watts | Making For Sama, ISIS slaves & a druglord in a favela Media Tribe
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- Personal Journals
This episode features Oscar nominated, BAFTA and Emmy award winning director, Edward Watts. Edward has directed twenty-five narrative and documentary films, telling true stories from far flung corners of the world. His most recent film 'For Sama', which he co-directed with Waad al-Kateab received worldwide critical acclaim. Ed has made documentaries for the BBC, Channel 4 and PBS Frontline to name a few.
We chat about Edward’s humble beginnings making tea for TV executives, the responsibility that came with making a film like 'For Sama' and 'Escape from ISIS', his film about Yazidi women being held captive by the Islamic State.
This episode features Oscar nominated, BAFTA and Emmy award winning director, Edward Watts. Edward has directed twenty-five narrative and documentary films, telling true stories from far flung corners of the world. His most recent film 'For Sama', which he co-directed with Waad al-Kateab received worldwide critical acclaim. Ed has made documentaries for the BBC, Channel 4 and PBS Frontline to name a few.
We chat about Edward’s humble beginnings making tea for TV executives, the responsibility that came with making a film like 'For Sama' and 'Escape from ISIS', his film about Yazidi women being held captive by the Islamic State.
28 min