How does a filmmaker tackle a topic like 9/11? Sara Colangelo burst onto the scene with Little Accidents and The Kindergarten Teacher. While both films were well-received critical successes, they didn't exactly prepare her for taking on a true story... let alone a true story that's a part of the most important incident of the young century. What aspect of 9/11 isn't daunting to a filmmaker? At the same time, hard to say no... right? Sara still said "no." And after thinking it over and considering the angles, she changed her mind and jumped in. She tells me in this interview what changed, and how she stayed with that approach while directing a handful of overpowering screen talents. In this episode, we talk about... Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 5 October, 2021