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WeTalk — Docs in a New Spotlight

Ondi Timoner and her filmmaker panelists talk the art of documentary filmmaking at the 2019 Sidewalk Film Festival.

3:00 PM EDT on October 29, 2019

At the 2019 Sidewalk Film Festival, Ondi Timoner talks nonfiction, authentic storytelling with three women who have carved unique careers through making work that defies boundaries.

Episode one of WeTalk Sidewalk features Carol Amorin, the co-director of Queen of Lapa; Farah White, actor, director and producer; and Dr. Rachel Raimist, professor and director of episodes of Greenleaf and Queen Sugar. Don’t miss out on these inspiring women sharing their knowledge on the art of documentary filmmaking!

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