Season 1
6 episodes · 2022
1Patty Jenkins
Director Patty Jenkins details her experience directing 2017’s Wonder Woman, and the groundbreaking scene that helped redefine the superhero genre.
2Aaron Sorkin
Legendary writer-director Aaron Sorkin discusses his evolution as a filmmaker, culminating in an exploration of his 2020 historical drama, The Trial of the Chicago 7.
3Kasi Lemmons
Filmmaker Kasi Lemmons details the journey that led her to direct 2019’s Academy Award nominated Harriet and its most moving sequence, in which abolitionist Harriet Tubman crosses over state lines into freedom.
4Jon M. Chu
Director Jon M. Chu details the experiences and influences that shaped the iconic wedding sequence in his hit 2018 film Crazy Rich Asians.
5Malcolm D. Lee
Director Malcolm D. Lee shares insights from the set of 2017’s Girls Trip, deconstructing the behind-the-scenes magic that brought the unforgettable Mardi Gras zipline sequence to life.
6Michael Mannfinale
Reflecting on his 1995 classic film Heat, filmmaker Michael Mann details his experiences working alongside stars Al Pacino and Robert De Niro to make the bank robbery sequence as realistic as possible.