BIG EARS festival 2024: Clara Lehmann on her documentary “O Pioneer”
When I think about the region where I am from, many words come to mind. Some positive, some negative. In geographical terms the south is beautiful. My home, Tennessee, captures postcard-like mountain scenery and an amazing fall color palette.But the South is no stranger to deleterious stories about its inhabitants. This year, I have thought […]
SBIFF 2021: Director Jaclyn Bethany and her team discuss their Chekov-esque comedy “Highway One”
I was fortunate to see a rough cut of Jaclyn Bethany’s “Highway One” last year prior to my interview with the director. The film danced in my mind long after. Seeing the final cut, I saw a symphony of personalities, colors, absurdity and moments of humanity. The story takes place in Cambria, a small town […]