Factual America examines America through the lens of documentary filmmaking. Guests include Academy Award, Emmy and Grammy-winning documentary filmmakers and producers, their subjects, as well as experts on the American experience. Find out more about the current and upcoming documentaries on Netflix, HBO, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Apple TV+, Sky Documentaries and other platforms directly from the creators. Whether we discuss true crime, music, burning social and political topics, history, or arts, Factual America is your #1 documentary film podcast.
Factual America is produced by Alamo Pictures, a London- and Austin-based production company that makes documentaries about the US from a European perspective for international audiences.
00:00:00 – Intro to the Poster War
00:01:08 – Synopsis
00:03:40 – Posters for the Forgotten Hostages
00:09:34 – The Inevitable Backlash
00:18:02 – Roots in Social Media and the Education System
00:29:58 – The BDS Movement
00:34:29 – Is Anger Rooted in Antisemitism
00:38:46 – America's Culture of Violence on the Rise
00:51:00 – The Line Between Anitsemitism and Fair Criticism
00:55:19 – Were the Posters Successful?
01:01:42 – Where to See the Film
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What happens when the Israel-Palestine conflict spills onto the streets of New York City? Posters, propaganda, and outrage turned the city into an unexpected battleground — and the story behind it will shock you.
We sit down with Nim Shapira, the director of TORN: The Israel-Palestine Poster War to uncover the hidden conflict tearing NYC apart. From torn posters and viral street battles to debates over antisemitism and free speech, this is a raw look at how global tensions can play out in everyday life on the streets of America.
30 Oct 2025
Inside Nightmares of Nature: The Scariest Nature Documentary Yet
In this episode, we dive into the making of Nightmares of Nature, the hit Netflix nature documentary that turns the lens toward the eerie, emotional, and often terrifying side of the natural world. We speak with Charlotte Lathane to explore how the filmmaking team blended horror aesthetics with real wildlife stories, creating a show that challenges how we see the planet.
Timecodes:
00:00 – Introduction to Nightmares of Nature
03:18 – Exploring the Concept of The Series
05:41 – The Art of Dramatised Nature Documentaries
09:08 – Behind the Scenes: Filming Challenges
14:06 – Creating a New Genre: Nature Meets Horror
20:36 – Audience Reception and Future Prospects
18 Oct 2025
The Perfect Neighbour | Florida Shooting True Crime Documentary
The Perfect Neighbor documentary tells the shocking true story of Ajike “AJ” Owens, a Black mother of four who was fatally shot by her neighbour Susan Lorincz in Florida. In this exclusive interview, director Geeta Gandbhir and Pamela Dias, Ajike’s mother, discuss how the film reconstructs the tragedy through police body-cam footage, 911 calls, and interrogation tapes. They unpack how a neighbourhood dispute spiraled into violence, exposing the failings of Florida’s Stand Your Ground law.
Director Geeta Gandbhir reveals why she took a “show-don’t-tell” approach, letting raw institutional footage speak for itself, while Pamela Dias shares her grief, courage, and fight for justice. Together they reflect on how The Perfect Neighbour turns personal loss into a broader story about gun violence, race, and accountability in America.
00:00 – Introduction to “The Perfect Neighbour”
05:22 – The Story Behind Adjika Owens
07:17 – Pamela's Reflection on Adjika
11:15 – The Incident: A Tragic Night
13:32 – Uncovering the History of Conflict
16:09 – The Role of Media and Community
17:35 – Motivations Behind the Tragedy
18:48 – Understanding Stand Your Ground Laws
26:43 – The Role of Police in Community Conflicts
30:34 – Impact on the Community After Tragedy
34:21 – Adjika's Legacy and Call to Action
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3,829,998
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4.0 / 5
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Podcast Authority Score: 78 / 100
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