EPISODE · Sep 20, 2018 · 57 MIN
'Freaks' with Jess Weixler
from Switchblade Sisters · host MaximumFun.org
This week we are so lucky to have actor, writer, and director Jess Weixler on the program. Most people know her from her breakout role in the 2007 film, Teeth. But she has a new movie out called Chained for Life. In it she stars opposite Adam Pearson, who some may remember from Under The Skin. And the movie she chose to discuss is Tod Browning's infamous 1932 film, Freaks. Jess reflects on her own experiences working and living with people with disabilities. She touches upon the experience of acting with Adam and other actors with facial differences. April and she also crack open whether or not Freaks is an offensives film. And they try to tackle the fine line between exploitation and celebration. This is a truly enthralling conversation that is entertaining, funny, and very heartfelt. If you are attending Fantastic Fest this year in Austin, go check out Jess' movie Chained For Life. And if you haven't seen it yet, go watch on Freaks With April Wolfe with Jess Weixler You can let us know what you think of Switchblade Sisters at @SwitchbladePod on Twitter. Or email us at [email protected] Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org.
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This week we are so lucky to have actor, writer, and director Jess Weixler on the program. Most people know her from her breakout role in the 2007 film, Teeth. But she has a new movie out called Chained for Life. In it she stars opposite Adam Pearson, who some may remember from Under The Skin. And the movie she chose to discuss is Tod Browning's infamous 1932 film, Freaks. Jess reflects on her own experiences working and living with people with disabilities. She touches upon the experience of acting with Adam and other actors with facial differences. April and she also crack open whether or not Freaks is an offensives film. And they try to tackle the fine line between exploitation and celebration. This is a truly enthralling conversation that is entertaining, funny, and very heartfelt. If you are attending Fantastic Fest this year in Austin, go check out Jess' movie Chained For Life. And if you haven't seen it yet, go watch on Freaks With April Wolfe with Jess Weixler You can let us know what you think of Switchblade Sisters at @SwitchbladePod on Twitter. Or email us at [email protected] Produced by Casey O'Brien and Laura Swisher for MaximumFun.org.
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