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Axios
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Chicago-born filmmaker explores politics of race
A new documentary by Chicago native Andrew Goldberg examines how racial tropes have been used by politicians and media outlets to shape public opinion and advance political agendas for decades. Why it matters: "White With Fear," which makes its Chicago debut Wednesday night at the Landmark Century Cinemas, details how we got to where we are today, long after predictions of a post-racial society. What they're saying: "We wanted to show Americans that so much of how race is addressed in this country is actually the result of cynical manipulation by politicians and many in the media," the Emmy-winning journalist tells Axios. Zoom in: Interviewees run the gamut from President Trump adviser Steve Bannon and comedian Aasif Mandvi to Hillary Clinton and "The Bulwark" podcast host Tim Miller, putting viewers in the room where strategy discussions on how to spin 9/11, the Charlottesville march and the Jan. 6 insurrection happened. Yes, but: Production on the film stopped before the 2024 election, so don't expect any takes on issues like recent deportations. The biggest surprise for Goldberg was "just how organized and widespread these efforts to manipulate people are." The goal: "To bring facts and truth to a wider audience," Goldberg says. "I believe we make our best decisions as a community when our populace is well informed and armed with accurate information." The intrigue: Goldberg is the son of the late Chicago Tribune food writer Phyllis Magida. He recalls entertaining himself in the Tribune Tower in the late '70s while his mom worked by "eating way too many candy bars" from the first-floor store. If you go: Tickets for the 7pm screening of "White With Fear" cost $16.25, and Goldberg will conduct a Q&A after the screening.
Geek Feed
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Feed
Nick Finally Hits Puberty in Trailer for the Final Season of Big Mouth
Nick Kroll and Andrew Goldberg had been going strong since it premiered back in 2017. Now the show is gearing up for its final season, and we have a first look at the trailer. Check this out: While the series did start out as a metaphor for puberty, Big Mouth has evolved to explore so much more aspects of human life—not just with puberty, but with other aspects of the human experience as well, including Anxiety and Depression. While Nick and friends had been subject to being the same age throughout the entire series, it does look like the final season is going to have the characters grow up finally—but that doesn't mean they won't have any more 'monsters' following them around. A lot of people are admittedly not fans of Big Mouth and say that the series is pretty disgusting, but I think the series is certainly an acquired taste; and the writing is no less than stellar, with the interesting concept of monsters and how they affect the different kids. The series is like therapy at this point—just way more gross, but very very honest. Too bad Human Resources got cancelled. Watch out for the final season of Big Mouth when it premieres on Netflix on May 23.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘White With Fear' Documentary Sets June On-Demand Release Date (EXCLUSIVE)
Director Andrew Goldberg's political documentary 'White With Fear,' featuring interviews with Hillary Clinton, Steve Bannon and more has set an on-demand release date of June 3, Variety can exclusively reveal. Providing rare first-person access to notable figures like Clinton and former Fox News reporter Carl Cameron, the documentary explores the decades-long strategy employed by conservative politicians 'to amplify racial divisions and white victimization narratives for power and profit,' according to an official synopsis. The documentary also explores how these tactics aim to hurt immigrants and spread Islamophobia around the world. More from Variety Sheffield Doc/Fest Announces Full Lineup, Including Mstyslav Chernov's Frontline Doc '2000 Meters To Andriivka' At Chicago's Doc10, Filmmakers Say the Streaming Boom Is Over, and Governor Pritzker Talks Politics: 'We Are Seeing Autocrats Exploit Those Who Struggle to Make Ends Meet' Margaret Mead Film Festival Offers New Yorkers a Chance to See Acclaimed Docs Without Distribution Additional interviews feature former Trump campaign strategist Rick Gates, former Trump campaign CEO and chief strategist Bannon, The Lincoln Project co-founder Stuart Stevens, New York Times opinion writer Jean Guerrero, 'Dog Whistle Politics' author Ian Haney López and former Jeb Bush campaign communications director Tim Miller. Through this collection of voices, 'White With Fear' takes on the tradition of classic documentary exposés like 2010's 'Inside Job' and 2005's 'Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room.' Goldberg is an Emmy Award-winning investigative producer who has directed long and short-form segments for 'CBS News Sunday Morning,' 'Live From Lincoln Center,' ABC News and NPR. The documentary is produced and edited by Diana Robinson and co-produced by Eric Ward. Archival producers include Natalie Shmuel, Jessica Dankers and Ray Segal. The film is being distributed by Area 23A, which recently released 'Common Ground' featuring Laura Dern, Donald Glover, Woody Harrelson and Jason Momoa. Other releases include 'Glen Campbell: I'll Be Me,' 'There Is Another Way,' 'Music for Mushrooms' and 'Anxious Nation.' Best of Variety Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz Oscars Predictions 2026: 'Sinners' Becomes Early Contender Ahead of Cannes Film Festival New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week
