Introducing HBO Docs Club
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Political scandals, psychological thrillers, family secrets. Big cultural moments and public figures who live forever in our imagination. Hosted by Brittany Luse (For Colored Nerds) and Ronald Young Jr. (Solvable), HBO Docs club will pull back the curtain on a different documentary film or series each episode — think DVD bonus features, but with a 2022 podcast twist, and with expert cultural critics as your guides. Get comfy, dim the lights and get ready to learn that sometimes true life is even stranger than fiction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Published 06/06/22
The Apollo is a documentary that explores the historical and cultural significance of Harlem’s landmark theater of  the same name. Brittany and Ronald unpack some of the  most memorable performances highlighted in the film and discuss the role the Apollo has played in Black culture writ large....
Published 06/06/22
George Carlin’s American dream is a two-part documentary that follows the life and work of legendary comic George Carlin, dubbed the “dean of counterculture comedians.” Brittany and Ronald talk with co-directors Judd Apatow and Mike Bonfiglio about Carlin’s trajectory from variety show schtick,...
Published 05/30/22