Jeff L. Lieberman on Bella!

Today we are joined by director Jeff L Lieberman, to discuss his work on the documentary film Bella! Using never-before-seen home movies, audio diaries, and a vast trove of newly-discovered news footage, Bella! delves into a colorful and gritty era where one woman sacrificed her own political ambitions for future generations of female leadership. Bella Abzug’s story is as relevant today as it was 50 years ago. But before we dive into our conversation with Jeff, I'd like to take a moment to thank our sponsor, Bookmans. Bookmans is your go-to independent bookstore, where you can find an extensive selection of books, movies, music, and more. They truly believe in the power of storytelling and the magic of the cinematic arts. So, if you're looking to expand your film collection, or learn more about the impact of weapons testing,  be sure to visit your nearest Bookmans, there is always something truly wonderful to discover. Have you followed the Following Films Podcast on Spotify? If you have, thank you! If you haven’t head on over to Spotify, search for Following Films, and give us a follow. It really does help the show. Now, without further ado, here’s my conversation with Jeff about Bella!The film will open theatrically in New York on Friday, August 18, 2023 at the Village East by Angelika and in Los Angeles on Friday, August 25, 2023 at the Laemmle Monica Film Center.