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EPISODE · Jun 4, 2026 · 39 MIN

239: Poh Si Teng on "American Doctor"

from Pure Nonfiction: Inside Documentary Film · host Thomas Powers

"American Doctor" looks at the war in Gaza through the eyes of three volunteer surgeons from different backgrounds - Palestinian, Jewish and Zoroastrian. The film debuted at Sundance and will be released this summer from Watermelon Pictures. Host Thom Powers interviewed director Poh Si Teng in front of a live audience at CPH:DOX. She started out as a producer of acclaimed works such as "St. Louis Superman" and "Patrice: The Movie" before making her directorial debut with "American Doctor." Subscribe to our Substack newsletter Doc Voices.On Instagram: @purenonfiction@thompowers1

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"American Doctor" looks at the war in Gaza through the eyes of three volunteer surgeons from different backgrounds - Palestinian, Jewish and Zoroastrian. The film debuted at Sundance and will be released this summer from Watermelon Pictures.

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