Description
The production landscape for documentary films in Atlanta looks different from that of narrative features and TV. Jewel Wicker discusses those differences with Anjanette Levert, a filmmaker, producer, director, and professor at Spelman College. They also talk about “The Only Doctor,” a documentary Anjanette produced about the sole working doctor in Clay County, Georgia.
Plus, WABE’s Rahul Bali shares what he learned while attending a meeting with lawmakers to review Georgia’s film tax credit.
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This episode of The Boom was produced by Kevin Rinker and Jewel Wicker. Additional production and editing by Scotty Crowe. Original music by Matt Owen.
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