215: Ibrahim Nash'at on "Hollywoodgate"
Jan 06, 2025•32 min•Season 10Ep. 215
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Episode description
After Afghanistan experienced a change of power in 2021, Egyptian filmmaker Ibrahim Nash'at embedded himself in the country and documented how the Taliban took control of over $7 billion worth of U.S. military equipment. Pure Nonfiction host Thom Powers interviews Ibrahim about the making of "Hollywoodgate," how he coped with risk, the role of his mentors Talal Derki and Jess Search, and why he embraced therapy in the process.
"Hollywoodgate" is on the Oscars Shortlist for documentary feature. Watch it on Jolt Film.
Hear Talal Derki discuss "Of Fathers and Sons" on episode 96.
Hear more about Jess Search on episodes 168 and 200.
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