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    S1E1: The Introduction and Amir El-Masry

    enMay 13, 2021
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    About this Episode

    The Smith Society is a podcast that focuses on the intricacies of storytelling, while giving an open and honest platform for each guest to shine and provide their own insight to empower each listener through the strength of their own experiences.

    Smith (noun) - MAKER

    Our pilot episode features a short introduction to The Smith Society podcast, the story behind it, what you can expect and what’s in a name. More importantly, this episode features a conversation with the star of the new Focus Features’ film Limbo, Amir El-Masry.

    You may know Amir El-Masry from his work in Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker, Tom Clancy's “Jack Ryan,” Industry, The One, or one of his many other roles. But Amir’s performance in Limbo, taking on the lead role of Omar, is by far one of the most extraordinary performances I have seen in years, and as you’ll hear in this episode, it made me rearrange the entire first season of the podcast.

    We discuss how important Limbo is for the world, his absolutely incredible performance and how he prepared for it, his favorite football club, how he got into acting, the food I must have when I visit Cairo and much more. Limbo is out now, and I recommend you all see it as soon as possible, then tell all your friends and family to see it. I truly believe this film can make the world a better place.

    www.thesmithsocietypodcast.com


    Guest: Amir El-Masry: instagram.com/amirelmasry

    Limbo: Omar is a promising young musician. Separated from his Syrian family, he is stuck on a remote Scottish island awaiting the fate of his asylum request.

    Limbo: www.focusfeatures.com/limbo


    Host: Duane Fernandez

    instagram.com/duane.h.fernandez/


    Email and ask a question or share a thought: me@duanefernandez.com


    The Smith Society theme song by: Steady Cadence

    Steady Cadence is a brilliant father daughter duo out of North Carolina. There is an episode later this season about the theme song, their unique sound which blends together analog and digital, their inspiration, creative approach and how Cadence, who is currently in middle school, has so much soul.

    The Smith Society logo: Designer, Chris Scott


    Edited by: Marshall Baker


    Follow your dreams, no matter where they take you.


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    thesmithsocietypod.com


    The Host: Duane Fernandez

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    The Smith Society theme song by: Steady Cadence

    Steady Cadence is a brilliant father daughter duo out of North Carolina. There is an episode later this season about the theme song, their unique sound which blends together analog and digital, their inspiration, creative approach and how Cadence, who is currently in high school, has so much soul.


    The Smith Society logo: Designer, Chris Scott

    Edited by: Marshall Baker


    Follow your dreams, no matter where they take you.


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    S1E13: Margaret Brown and Descendant

    S1E13: Margaret Brown and Descendant

    Today we are talking with the very talented Margaret Brown about her latest documentary, Descendant.

    On July 9, 1860, more than 100 captive Africans were brought to the shores of Mobile, Alabama, on a ship named the Clotilda, under cover of darkness. The international slave trade had been made illegal in the US in 1808, but human trafficker Timothy Meaher made a bet that he could get around the law with his ship. Today, the residents of Africatown, just north of Mobile, count the Clotilda survivors among their ancestors.

    The documentary Descendant, brings their stories to light as they grapple with a growing spotlight on their community following the discovery of the sunken Clotilda. The film shows how events that unfolded more than a century ago continue to have lasting repercussions several generations later.

    Brown produced the film alongside Kyle Martin and Essie Chambers for Participant and Take One Five Entertainment. The film premiered at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival, where it was picked up by Higher Ground Productions and Netflix for theatrical and streaming distribution. The film was shortlisted for the 2023 Academy Awards, and you can watch it now on NETFLIX. The film currently has a perfect 100% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes. 

    Descendant was released to select theaters and on Netflix on October 21, 2022.

    Descendant Trailer: YouTube

    Descendant Website


    You can also keep up with Africatown via the Clotilda Descendants Association.

    A number of the subjects featured in Descendant are quoted in this Smithsonian article, which details the search for the wreckage of the Clotilda.

    You can help Africatown’s community organizations preserve the legacy of their ancestors, combat environmental injustice and spur economic transformation. Learn more about the organizations and ways to get involved here.


    Note: The instrument we were discussing throughout the episode was the Akonting. Lepoleon Williams, who plays the instrument in the film, makes them himself. You can check them out in the link below, because they’re such a beautiful instrument!

    www.instagram.com/lepoleonwilliams


    Descendant:

    Directed by: Margaret Brown


    Cinematography by: 

    Zac Manuel, director of photography

    Justin Zweifach, director of photography


    Music by: 

    Ray Angry

    Rhiannon Giddens

    Dirk Powell


    Edit by: 

    Michael Bloch

    Geoffrey Richman


    Producers:

    Margaret Brown, producer

    Essie Chambers, producer

    Shawn Gee, executive producer

    Kate Hurwitz, executive producer

    Kern Jackson, co-producer

    Kristin Mann, line producer

    Kyle Martin, producer

    Christine Mattsson, co-executive producer

    Questlove, executive producer

    Jeff Skoll, executive producer

    Tariq Trotter, executive producer

    Diane Weyermann, executive producer

    Zarah Zohlman, executive producer


    THE SMITH SOCIETY is a podcast featuring storytellers. From actors, writers, and directors to producers, editors, we discuss a variety of topics related to the film and television industry, everything from writing a screenplay to selling your idea and preparing for your next big project.

    thesmithsocietypod.com


    Host: Duane Fernandez

    instagram.com/duane.h.fernandez/

    Email and ask a question or share a thought: info@voksee.com


    The Smith Society theme song by: Steady Cadence

    Steady Cadence is a brilliant father daughter duo out of North Carolina. There is an episode later this season about the theme song, their unique sound which blends together analog and digital, their inspiration, creative approach and how Cadence, who is currently in high school, has so much soul.


    The Smith Society logo: Designer, Chris Scott

    Edited by: Marshall Baker


    Follow your dreams, no matter where they take you.


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    S1E12: Goran Stolevski and Of an Age

    S1E12: Goran Stolevski and Of an Age

    Goran Stolevski is our latest guest, and the award-winning Macedonian-born and Australian-raised writer/director’s latest masterpiece, Of an Age, is all I’ve been talking about since I watched it.

    Of an Age is a beautiful and moving film about an unexpected and intense twenty-four-hour romance between an eighteen-year-old Serbian ballroom dancer and his best friend’s older brother. A decade later the pair meet for a bittersweet reunion.

    Directed with an abundance of love and care by Stolevski, this film was incredibly tender and honest, and the cinematography was as stunning as its performances. What a beautiful story!

    Stolevski came to prominence with short films including Would You Look at Her, winner of the Best International Short at Sundance 2018. Collectively his shorts played over 200 festivals worldwide including Clermont-Ferrand, Palm Springs, Melbourne and Raindance. He also directed three episodes of the fourth season of International-Emmy-winning series Nowhere Boys.

    Goran's feature debut You Won't Be Alone is steeped in Macedonian folklore with a genre twist. Produced by Kristina Ceyton and Samantha Jennings at Causeway Films, with Focus Features handling worldwide distribution, You Won't be Alone premiered in competition for the Grand Jury prize at 2022 Sundance Film Festival, receiving rave reviews from critics. The film stars Noomi Rapace, Carloto Cotta, Anamaria Marinca and Alice Englert.


    Of an Age:

    Written and Directed and Edited by: Goran Stolevski

    Produced by: Kristina Ceyton and Sam Jennings

    Starring: Elia Anton, Thom Green, Hattie Hook


    Of an Age Trailer: 

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtfkhimcnLY

    Official Website for Of an Age: 

    https://www.focusfeatures.com/of-an-age/


    THE SMITH SOCIETY is a podcast featuring storytellers. From actors, writers, and directors to producers, editors, we discuss a variety of topics related to the film and television industry, everything from writing a screenplay to selling your idea and preparing for your next big project.

    thesmithsocietypod.com


    Host: Duane Fernandez

    instagram.com/duane.h.fernandez/

    Email and ask a question or share a thought: info@voksee.com


    The Smith Society theme song by: Steady Cadence

    Steady Cadence is a brilliant father daughter duo out of North Carolina. There is an episode later this season about the theme song, their unique sound which blends together analog and digital, their inspiration, creative approach and how Cadence, who is currently in high school, has so much soul.

    The Smith Society logo: Designer, Chris Scott

    Edited by: Marshall Baker


    Follow your dreams, no matter where they take you.

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    S1E11: Deniese Davis and the Invisible Wall

    S1E11: Deniese Davis and the Invisible Wall

    The incomparable Deniese Davis sat down with me for one of my favorite Smith Society conversations to date. Davis is not just one of the smartest people I know, she has the rare gift of insightful and meaningful conversation. 

    Davis is also a baller – she played competitive sports growing up – a lover of musicals AND enjoys the occasional Take Five, which is of course one of the best candy bars of all time. We’re practically twins!

    Three-time Emmy nominee Davis began her career producing short films, music videos and digital content, which included Issa Rae’s acclaimed web series, The Mis-Adventures of Awkward Black Girl. Davis went on to serve as co-executive producer of Insecure, the award-winning HBO comedy series. Davis produced A Black Lady Sketch Show and served as an executive producer for Rap Sh!t.

    Davis is also the co-founder of ColorCreative, a management company dedicated to supporting diverse creators, and she launched Reform Media Group in 2020 as a means to produce socially and culturally relevant television and film content. The company focuses on amplifying marginalized voices across the entertainment industry.

    Recently, Deniese Davis and her Reform Media Group entered into a development deal with Tyler Perry Studios with the goal of bringing more diverse storytelling across both television and film.

    Deniese Davis: @msdeniese 

    Reform Media Group: @reform.media


    THE SMITH SOCIETY is a podcast featuring storytellers. From actors, writers, and directors to producers, editors, we discuss a variety of topics related to the film and television industry, everything from writing a screenplay to selling your idea and preparing for your next big project.

    Host: Duane Fernandez

    instagram.com/duane.h.fernandez/

    Email and ask a question or share a thought: info@voksee.com


    The Smith Society theme song by: Steady Cadence

    Steady Cadence is a brilliant father daughter duo out of North Carolina. There is an episode later this season about the theme song, their unique sound which blends together analog and digital, their inspiration, creative approach and how Cadence, who is currently in high school, has so much soul.


    The Smith Society logo: Designer, Chris Scott

    Edited by: Marshall Baker


    Follow your dreams, no matter where they take you.

    See Privacy Policy at art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info

    S1E10: Harry Turner and Wildcat

    S1E10: Harry Turner and Wildcat

    This is unlike any other interview we’ve ever featured on The Smith Society. Today we’re going to sit down with Harry Turner, who is the subject of the documentary film Wildcat. We’re not going to be talking about acting, world building or writing; we’re going to talk about the complexities of life, and what he hopes his film conveys to audiences.

    Wildcat is a journey into a rarely seen, often misunderstood world of extraordinary beauty, lush biodiversity and deep emotion. The film follows an unlikely family unit: a traumatized veteran of the war in Afghanistan, a scientist looking for sanctuary from her chaotic childhood, and an orphaned ocelot kitten with little chance of surviving without their help. Filmed primarily in Peru’s Amazonian rainforest, Wildcat explores the redemptive power of the wilderness through the eyes of these three singular beings.  

    (TW: Suicide) When British Army veteran Turner returned from active duty, the horrific events he witnessed left him struggling with PTSD and chronic depression. Obsessed by thoughts of self-harm and even suicide, Harry looked to disappear in the wilderness, where an unexpected encounter with conservationist Samantha Zwicker offered him a second chance. Samantha and Harry rescue a one-month-old ocelot from the black market together, and decide to reintroduce the cat into the wild. Falling in love with both the kitten and Samantha, Harry agrees to become the adoptive “mother” of the ocelot, spending 18 months in a remote compound deep in the jungle, devoting himself entirely to the cat. From bottle feeding to the cat’s first successful rodent hunt, Harry celebrates their milestones. But Harry must wrestle with his own demons if he and the cat are going to survive.

    Directed by Melissa Lesh and Trevor Beck Frost (who also collaborated on the National Geographic film Person of the Forest), Wildcat is produced by Frost, Lesh, Alysa Nahmias (Art & Krimes by Krimes, Unrest) and Joshua Altman (All These Sons, Minding the Gap).


    WILDCAT is out NOW on Amazon Prime Video! Check it out and please share your thoughts with us on IG! www.instagram.com/thesmithsocietypod


    WILDCAT

    Featuring: Harry Turner, Samantha Zwicker

    Directors: Melissa Lesh, Trevor Beck Frost

    Producers: Alysa Nahmias, Joshua Altman


    Emerald Arch:

    Emerald Arch is a US based Nonprofit focusing on global conservation efforts with a speciality in human-wildlife conflict, education for future generations & the protection of land in the Amazon.

    www.emeraldarch.org


    The Smith Society Podcast: This is the Smith Society, a podcast about storytellers and storytelling.

    Host: Duane Fernandez

    instagram.com/duane.h.fernandez/


    The Smith Society theme song by: Steady Cadence

    Steady Cadence is a brilliant father daughter duo out of North Carolina. There is an episode later this season about the theme song, their unique sound which blends together analog and digital, their inspiration, creative approach and how Cadence, who is currently in middle school, has so much soul.


    The Smith Society logo: Designer, Chris Scott

    Edited by: Marshall Baker


    Follow your dreams, no matter where they take you.


    See Privacy Policy at art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info

    S1E9: Chelsea Devantez and the Book Club

    S1E9: Chelsea Devantez and the Book Club

    I am so EXCITED to share the wonderful conversation I had with the incomparable, unfairly talented, multifaceted and all around extraordinary human, Chelsea Devantez. We discuss so many things: careers, maritime law, how to get promoted in a writers room, the best enchiladas in New Mexico and so much more!

    Devantez is an Emmy-nominated comedian, writer, director, and actor. Most recently she was Jon Stewart’s head writer for The Problem with Jon Stewart, on Apple TV Plus which she left to begin an overall deal with 20th century Fox to develop her own TV shows. Devantez is currently writing a book of essays which will be published by Hanover Imprint at Harper Collins next fall. Last year she sold a single-cam to CBS titled “This is Our Year,” which was inspired by her growing up with a single mom in the Southwest. Devantez hosts the podcast, “Celebrity Book Club,” on Stitcher which was the very first pick for Apple Podcasts Spotlight Program and has been downloaded over 3 million times.

    Devantez wrote for Tina Fey, Robert Carlock and Meredith Scardino's show Girls5Eva, on Peacock, both seasons of Liz Meriwether’s Bless this Mess on ABC, Mike Schur and Josh Malmuth’s Abby’s on NBC, Jon Stewart’s HBO Project, The Opposition with Jordan Klepper on Comedy Central, and Mike Meyers’ Gong Show revival.

    Her short film, “Basic,” which I wrote, directed and starred in, was an official selection of SXSW 2020 as well as Santa Barbara International Film Festival and many more. It won “Best Comedy” of the year at HollyShorts and “Best Indie Short” of the year at Festigious, and several other awards for best score.


    More about Chelsea Devantez:

    https://www.chelsearosedevantez.com


    Follow Chelsea Devantez on Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/chelseadevantez


    Tomasito’s - Santa Fe

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    The Smith Society Podcast: This is the Smith Society, a podcast about storytellers and storytelling.

    Host: Duane Fernandez

    instagram.com/duane.h.fernandez/


    The Smith Society theme song by: Steady Cadence

    Steady Cadence is a brilliant father daughter duo out of North Carolina. There is an episode later this season about the theme song, their unique sound which blends together analog and digital, their inspiration, creative approach and how Cadence, who is currently in middle school, has so much soul.


    The Smith Society logo: Designer, Chris Scott

    Edited by: Marshall Baker

    Follow your dreams, no matter where they take you.

    See Privacy Policy at art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info


    S1E8: Agnieszka Smoczyńskai and The Silent Twins

    S1E8: Agnieszka Smoczyńskai and The Silent Twins

    I’m excited to share a conversation I had with the INSANELY talented, writer director. Agnieszka Smoczyńskai is a Polish film and television writer and director. She is most known for her debut feature film THE LURE which was released in the US by the Criterion Collection in 2017. She is working on DERANGED, a science fiction opera with David Bowie's music.

    THE SILENT TWINS is the astounding true story of twin sisters who only communicated with one another. As a result, they created a rich, fascinating world to escape the reality of their own lives. Based on the best-selling book The Silent Twins, the film stars Letitia Wright and Tamara Lawrance.

    It’s an extraordinary film and it was so thoughtfully assembled by Agnieszka. She creates such beautiful worlds in her films. Absolutely stunning and surreal. The Silent Twins is a captivating work of art. The story is extraordinary, the performances were unforgettable and the production was - ABSOLUTELY - exquisite. Every little detail in this film was considered and masterfully placed with care. Agnieszka delivered a masterpiece.

    I love this quote by Letitia Wright, who plays June Gibbons: 

    “We're looking at the lives of two beautiful, young Black women, two young girls who were just trying to understand themselves within a society that was quite difficult to grow up in. Beautiful creatives. Today, they would be geniuses in this era.”


    THE SILENT TWINS is presented by Focus Features and is in theaters September 16th

    Starring: Letitia Wright, Tamara Lawrance

    Kuba Kijowski - Director of Photography

    Jagna Dobesz - Production Designer

    Dumebi Anozie - Hair & Makeup Designer

    Katarzyna Lewińska - Costume Designer

    Agnieszka Glińska - Editor

    Produced by: Klaudia Śmieja-Rostworowska, Joshua Horsfield, Anita Gou, Ben Pugh, Ewa Puszczynska 


    The Silent Twins Trailer: 

    https://youtu.be/lEN2rk__Xms

    Official Website for The Silent Twins: 

    https://www.focusfeatures.com/the-silent-twins/


    The Smith Society Podcast: This is the Smith Society, a podcast about storytellers and storytelling.

    Host: Duane Fernandez

    Find us on Instagram:

    instagram.com/duane.h.fernandez/


    The Smith Society theme song by: Steady Cadence

    Steady Cadence is a brilliant father daughter duo out of North Carolina. There is an episode later this season about the theme song, their unique sound which blends together analog and digital, their inspiration, creative approach and how Cadence, who is currently in middle school, has so much soul.

    The Smith Society logo: Designer, Chris Scott

    Edited by: Marshall Baker

    Follow your dreams, no matter where they take you.

    See Privacy Policy at art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info

    S1E7: Nena Erb and Choices, Okay?!

    S1E7: Nena Erb and Choices, Okay?!

    On our latest episode, I’m lucky enough to have a chat with Nena Erb. Nena is an ACE, Emmy-winning film and television editor based in Los Angeles. Raised in an Asian American immigrant family, Nena’s father wanted her to be a doctor and her mother wanted her to be a pianist with the LA Philharmonic. Nena wanted to be Andy Warhol.


    After graduating with an art degree, a friend brought her into the entertainment industry and she started working in various capacities in production. It was her stint as an associate producer that opened her eyes to the impact of editing. It combined her love of photography with the art of storytelling, and she was hooked. Since then, Nena has edited on productions for HBO, Universal, CBS, Apple, and others. She is experienced in multiple genres from dramas to feature films, documentaries, and comedy. 


    In 2016, she received her first Emmy award for her work on HBO’s documentary series Project Greenlight. In 2020, she received an HPA award and her second Emmy award for her work on HBO’s comedy-drama series Insecure. In addition, she has received three ACE Eddie nominations, two for Insecure and the other for CW's acclaimed series Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. In 2021, she edited three episodes of the HBO coming-of-age series Genera+ion. She's currently editing Downtown Owl for Sony, and the highly anticipated yet-to-be-named comedy feature directed by Adele Lim, and produced by Point Grey and Lionsgate.


    Nena’s Emmy nomination this year is for Insecure’s (Season 5 - Episode 8) "Choices, Okay?!" 

    Synopsis: At a crossroads in her career, Issa weighs the pros and cons of two viable paths while simultaneously contemplating an important personal next step. Meanwhile, Molly spends an overwhelming day getting her parents' estate plan in order.


    Insecure:

    Creators: Issa Rae, Larry Wilmore

    Starring: Issa Rae, Yvonne Orji, Jay Ellis, Natasha Rothwell, Amanda Seales

    You can stream Insecure now on HBO Max!


    The Smith Society Podcast: This is the Smith Society, a podcast about storytellers and storytelling.

    Host: Duane Fernandez

    Find us on Instagram:

    instagram.com/duane.h.fernandez/


    The Smith Society theme song by: Steady Cadence

    Steady Cadence is a brilliant father daughter duo out of North Carolina. There is an episode later this season about the theme song, their unique sound which blends together analog and digital, their inspiration, creative approach and how Cadence, who is currently in high school, has so much soul.


    Edited by: Marshall Baker

    The Smith Society logo: Designer, Chris Scott

    S1E6: David and Chris and Brian and Charles

    S1E6: David and Chris and Brian and Charles

    Today we’re sitting down with David Earl and Chris Hayward from Focus Features’ upcoming title, “Brian and Charles.” The film follows Brian (David Earl), a lonely inventor in rural Wales who spends his days building quirky, unconventional contraptions that seldom work. Undeterred by his lack of success, Brian attempts his biggest project yet: an artificially intelligent robot named Charles (Chris Hayward), who learns English from a dictionary and has an obsession with cabbages. What follows is a humorous and entirely heartwarming story about friendship, family, finding love, and letting go.

    David Earl is a comedian, best known for his comedy character Brian Gittins. He has featured in several projects associated with Ricky Gervais, most notably as Kevin "Kev" Twine in the comedy-drama Derek, Extras, After Life and the film Cemetery Junction.

    Chris Hayward is a writer/performer with extensive experience of the UK comedy scene. He has written for shows including Cardinal Burns and Trollied, and landed development deals with Channel Four, Sky, BBC, ABC, Fox and CBS. As an actor, he has appeared in shows such as The It Crowd, King Gary, Pls Like, and Friday Night Dinner.

    Our mission is putting a spotlight on beautiful stories with phenomenal performances. “Brian and Charles” achieves this with such ease – at its core it’s a uniquely charming story that tackles some complex themes in a way that leaves audiences filled with joy, and most importantly, hope.


    Brian and Charles:

    Directed by Jim Archer

    Written by David Earl and Chris Hayward

    Produced by Rupert Majendie

    Executive Produced by Damian Jones, Mary Burke, Lauren Dark and Ollie Madden

    Starring David Earl, Chris Hayward, Louise Brealey, James Michie and Nina Sosanya


    The Smith Society Podcast: This is the Smith Society, a podcast about storytellers and storytelling.

    Host: Duane Fernandez

    instagram.com/duane.h.fernandez/


    The Smith Society theme song by: Steady Cadence

    Steady Cadence is a brilliant father daughter duo out of North Carolina. There is an episode later this season about the theme song, their unique sound which blends together analog and digital, their inspiration, creative approach and how Cadence, who is currently in middle school, has so much soul.

    The Smith Society logo: Designer, Chris Scott

    Edited by: Marshall Baker


    Wardrobe: Aviator Nation: www.aviatornation.com


    Follow your dreams, no matter where they take you.

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    S1E5: Clifton Collins Jr. and the Jockey

    S1E5: Clifton Collins Jr. and the Jockey

    Ladies and gentlemen, this is a really good one and I’ve been so excited to share it with you. My next guest is an actor I consider one of the greatest of our generation. He’s worked with everyone from Del Toro to Malick, Tarantino to Soderbergh. He’s an extraordinary actor who loses himself in the life of his film and television characters. Ever evolving, he’s a true chameleon and shapeshifter, presenting us with a new and intriguing character. This is Clifton Collins. Jr.

    Clifton Collins Jr. has acting in his blood. His grandfather, Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez, became an American icon, starring alongside John Wayne and Mel Blanc throughout his career. Clifton burst onto the scene in 1997, but it was his portrayal of Frankie Flowers in Traffic that forever cemented his status as an actor to be taken seriously. Since then he’s stolen the screen in films like Capote and Sunshine Cleaning. 

    Clifton’s latest film Jockey is yet another work of art, with his titular performance earning him the Sundance Film Festival U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Award for Best Acting.

    Jockey tells the story of an aging jockey competing to win one last title for his longtime trainer, who has acquired what appears to be a championship horse. But the years – and injuries – have taken a toll on his body, throwing into question his ability to continue his lifelong passion. And the arrival of a young rookie rider, who claims to be his son, and whom he takes under his wing, further complicates the path to fulfilling his dream. 

    The Smith Society is an interview series focused on storytellers. It’s an intimate look at artists -- who they are, how they got from A to B, a detailed look at what makes them tick and advice to those pursuing a career in telling stories, as well as some insight into the industry, pitching projects, and, of course, how we can make the world a better place.


    The Smith Society Podcast: This is the Smith Society, a podcast about storytellers and storytelling.

    Host: Duane Fernandez

    instagram.com/duane.h.fernandez/


    The Smith Society theme song by: Steady Cadence

    Steady Cadence is a brilliant father daughter duo out of North Carolina. There is an episode later this season about the theme song, their unique sound which blends together analog and digital, their inspiration, creative approach and how Cadence, who is currently in middle school, has so much soul.

    The Smith Society logo: Designer, Chris Scott

    Edited by: Marshall Baker


    Follow your dreams, no matter where they take you.


    JOCKEY

    Directed by: Clint Bentley

    Written by: Clint Bentley & Greg Kwedar

    Produced by: Clint Bentley & Greg Kwedar, Nancy Schafer

    Co-Producer: Linda Halbert

    Executive Producers: Larry Kalas, Larry Kelly, Linda & Jon Halbert, Cheryl & Walt Penn, Genevieve & Mark Crozier, Cindy & John Greenwood, Ann Grimes & Jay Old, Benjamin Fuqua & Jordy Wax, Clifton Collins Jr.

    Line Producer: Kelly Bryant

    Associate Producer: Stacey Davis

    Director of Photography: Adolpho Veloso

    Production Designer: Gui Marini

    Editor: Parker Laramie

    Music by: Bryce Dessner & Aaron Dessner


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