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Interview: Festival Programmer and Pure Nonfiction Host Thom Powers

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Christopher Campbell
Jan 05, 2017
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One of the most influential figures in documentary talks about what he looks for, what trends he’s seeing, and how he continues to champion a greater appreciation for nonfiction cinema.

For the documentary community, the Oscar race is in full swing with the recent announcement of the 15-title shortlist of finalists from which the five nominees for Best D…

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