EPISODE · Feb 6, 2025 · 56 MIN
Director Justin Simien on 'Symbiopsychotaxiplasm: Take One'
from Feeling Seen · host Jordan Crucchiola, Justin Simien, Daniel Huecias
This week, we're throwing it back to one of our favorite interviews! When writer/director Justin Simien (Dear White People, Haunted Mansion) first saw William Greaves' groundbreaking 1968 film, Symbiopsychotaxiplasm: Take One. He was mad. Not about the film's avant-garde style (part fiction, part documentary, part performance art) but about the fact that he hadn't seen it sooner -- it might've saved him a lot of trouble as he found his way in a challenging, second-guessing industry. Now Justin is introducing more people to the contributions to cinema made by Black creatives like Greaves, through his series Hollywood Black, now streaming from MGM+.Then Jordan has one quick thing about the politics of horror! It's a terrifyingly good take. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinfeelingseen Feeling Seen is hosted by Jordan Crucchiola and is a production of Maximum Fun. You can watch video editions of our new episodes on our YouTube Channel!Need more Feeling Seen? Keep up with the show on Instagram and Bluesky.
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In 1968, one director sees himself through the eyes of his crew; decades later, another director sees himself on screen. Everyone say it together! Symbiopsychotaxiplasm: Take One. Round 2!
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Director Justin Simien on 'Symbiopsychotaxiplasm: Take One'
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