IN THIS EPISODE. Buckle that chin strap and hold on tight to that just stick because it's going to be a wild ride! On the debut episode of my new podcast Hand Held with Dan Napoli, I talk with acclaimed filmmaker Ben Berman about his two part ESPN 30 for 30 film The American Gladiators Documentary. Listen to Ben and I talk about managing an unreliable narrator, what happens when key characters won’t appear, and how he and co-director Kirk Johnson created one of the most new distinct documentaries in recent memory. (Warning Contains explicit language ; mild, occasional swearing) ABOUT HAND HELD PODCAST

(formerly known as Reel Life with Dan Napoli) Ever wonder how someone turns a cool idea into a documentary film? Or maybe you just love the genre. Either way – your in the right place! My name is Dan Napoli, and I’m an award –winning documentary film director, editor and producer. Each episode I sit down with other doc filmmakers and talk shop in this limited series, monthly podcast. This is HandHeld … with Dan Napoli. Learn more about me and my films by giving a follow on instagram (@dannapolifilms) or visit my website

www.dannapolfilms.com

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