Josephine, can you speak a bit about that rehearsal process?
When I was going into it, I thought we needed three weeks of rehearsal. Of course, we had like a day and a half!
Features: Q&A
July 21, 2020
Crip Camp – Q&A with James Lebrecht and Nicole Newnham
by The National Board of Review
How did you decide that co-directing this film was the best approach?
James Lebrecht: I’ve had the good fortune to have worked with Nicole on three of her films in the past, and we became friends over the years. I just loved her work!
July 16, 2020
Athlete A – Q&A with Bonni Cohen and Jon Shenk
by The National Board of Review
How did you decide what to include and how to show how the puzzle pieces fit together?
That was the main question in the beginning, because it is so overwhelming. It’s likely there are at least 500 survivors of Nassar alone.
July 14, 2020
Sergio – Q&A with Greg Barker and Wagner Moura
by The National Board of Review
There is a scene with an East Timorese woman, a non-actor named Senhorinha Gama Da Costa Lobo, that is completely amazing. Wagner, can you talk about that scene, and about casting that role?
Wagner Moura: I think that’s my favorite scene in the film. That was the most difficult casting we did.
July 10, 2020
Da 5 Bloods – Q&A With Spike Lee
by The National Board of Review
Can you talk about working with your cast?
You have to have great actors. You have to cast great people to get great performances.