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EPISODE · Oct 17, 2025 · 59 MIN

The Filmmaker's Life with Documentary Filmmaker Michael Wayne - 10/02/2025

from The Filmmaker's Life · host Joanne Butcher

Our guest this week was Filmmaker Success Client and Documentary Filmmaker Michael Wayne. Michael's latest documentary feature film "How to Save Democracy" was funded using strategies from Joanne Butcher's Filmmaker Success Box Office S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Program. "How to Save Democracy" is an incisive and provocative film that explores the roots of democracy and its ebbs and flows over its history in the U.S., and why it is currently struggling to continue._______________________________________________Watch the Trailer and get screening updates for "How to Save Democray"https://savingdemocracyfilm.com/____________________________To obtain the Zoom link for upcoming live interviews, you must register at The Filmmaker's Life webpage at https://www.filmmakersuccess.com/the-filmmakers-life-homeMichael Wayne is a filmmaker, writer, and licensed acupuncturist, as well as the author of five books. His work is rooted in a deep commitment to social justice and economic democracy, and he uses storytelling across multiple mediums to inspire critical thought and drive change. His media portfolio includes a narrative feature film, two feature documentaries, a web series, an interview series, and a podcast—all aimed at challenging conventional narratives and envisioning a more just society.Michael’s most recent book, "Toward a More Perfect Union: From Scarcity to Abundance For All" (2022), explores transformative ideas for building a fairer world and served as the foundation for his latest documentary, "How to Save Democracy". He also shares ongoing essays and commentary through his Substack series, "Toward a More Perfect Union", at mwayne.substack.com#filmbusinesscoach #filmpodcasts #joannefilm #filmproducer #filmmaking #documentaryfilmmaker #savedemocracy

Our guest this week was Filmmaker Success Client and Documentary Filmmaker Michael Wayne. Michael's latest documentary feature film "How to Save Democracy" was funded using strategies from Joanne Butcher's Filmmaker Success Box Office S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Program. "How to Save Democracy" is an incisive and provocative film that explores the roots of democracy and its ebbs and flows over its history in the U.S., and why it is currently struggling to continue._______________________________________________Watch the Trailer and get screening updates for "How to Save Democray"https://savingdemocracyfilm.com/____________________________To obtain the Zoom link for upcoming live interviews, you must register at The Filmmaker's Life webpage at https://www.filmmakersuccess.com/the-filmmakers-life-homeMichael Wayne is a filmmaker, writer, and licensed acupuncturist, as well as the author of five books. His work is rooted in a deep commitment to social justice and economic democracy, and he uses storytelling across multiple mediums to inspire critical thought and drive change. His media portfolio includes a narrative feature film, two feature documentaries, a web series, an interview series, and a podcast—all aimed at challenging conventional narratives and envisioning a more just society.Michael’s most recent book, "Toward a More Perfect Union: From Scarcity to Abundance For All" (2022), explores transformative ideas for building a fairer world and served as the foundation for his latest documentary, "How to Save Democracy". He also shares ongoing essays and commentary through his Substack series, "Toward a More Perfect Union", at mwayne.substack.com#filmbusinesscoach #filmpodcasts #joannefilm #filmproducer #filmmaking #documentaryfilmmaker #savedemocracy

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