Documentary theater and the power of storytelling for social change.
Show NotesAn interview with writer, director, and actor Jessica C. Blank, focusing on her approach to using writing and acting as a means of accomplishing social change. We talk about her work on The Exonerated and How To Be a Rock Critic, as well as her theory of story and the way it can help create common ground even when people have deep disagreements.
LinksMost importantly:
Jessica’s website her InstagramAll the things we talked about on the show!
The Death Row 10 The Culture Project The Center on Wrongful Convictions The Innocence Project Vietnam Veterans Against the War National Vet Center Oxytocin and Cortisol George Ryan of Illinois A few of the actors who participated in The Exonerated: Richard Dreyfuss Danny Glover Mike Farrell Joseph Campbell and the Hero’s Journey Marshall Ganz Mirror neurons Lester Bangs Psychotic Reactions and Carburetor Dung Almost Famous Music “Gorilla” by Beatlove “Winning Slowly Theme” by Chris Krycho. SponsorsMany thanks to the people who help us make this show possible by their financial support! This month’s sponsors:
Daniel Ellcey Jake Grant Jeremy W. Sherman Marnix Klooster Nathaniel Blaney Spencer SmithIf you’d like to support the show, you can make a pledge at Patreon or give directly via Square Cash.
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