The Media Show: Alternative Hollywood episode artwork

EPISODE · Aug 6, 2026 · 22 MIN

The Media Show: Alternative Hollywood

from The Explanation · host BBC World Service

More film studios are making films for audiences they believe are not well served by mainstream Hollywood. Many are aimed at Christian viewers or people with more traditional values, and some have become major box office successes. The trend reflects changes in how films are funded, promoted, and distributed to different audiences. Max Tani, Media Editor at Semafor, Kelly Merryman Hoogstraten, CEO of Wonder Project, and Brandon Purdie, Head of Theatrical and Brand Development at Angel Studios, outline different perspectives from across the industry. Prison radio is developing in different ways around the world, with stations giving prisoners the chance to learn broadcasting skills and share information inside prisons. Garth St Clair, co-founder of Rise Maximum Radio in Trinidad and Tobago, and Ninna Gaensler-Debs, co-director of Uncuffed in California, describe how prison broadcasting works in their organisations.Presenter: Ros Atkins Producer: Laura Cain

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Aug 6, 2026

Embed this episode

Ready to play

The Media Show: Alternative Hollywood

0:00 22:59

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Explanation?

This episode is 22 minutes long.

When was this The Explanation episode published?

This episode was published on August 6, 2026.

Can I download this The Explanation episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!