Filmmaker and Journalist Ursula Liang [Encore]

Host J.R. Jamison sits down with FRONTLINE filmmaker, producer, and journalist Ursula Liang to talk about her latest film Two Strikes, a documentary short that follows the two strikes law in Florida that put a former West Point cadet struggling with PTSD and alcoholism in prison for life without the possibility of parole. The two also explore how to tell authentic stories through print and film.Photo Credit – Ursula Liang, photo provided.Chapters – [00:00] Introduction. [03:05] Interview with Ursula Liang. [06:32] Making the transition from written storytelling to film. [10:38] The decision making process of visual storytelling and navigating complex narratives. [17:24] Handling the delicate balance of investigative interviews, and consequences that impact more than just individuals. [26:38] Building a storytelling experience while balancing the control of the narrative. [30:07] Storytelling that connects the audience and the creator to the story's culture. [41:14] Advice for filmmakers and storytellers. [49:03] How do we create a more empathetic world? Original air date: Jul. 27, 2024