Talking About the Mix of Politics and Media with Filmmaker - Sara Alessandrini

In this episode of The Billy Dees Podcast, Billy sits down with Italian filmmaker and social commentator Sara Alessandrini, creator of the docu-series This Is What New Yorkers Say.

Sara discusses her deep dive into the Andrew Cuomo media saga and how legacy media, public outrage, and social movements shape — and sometimes distort — public perception.

Drawing from her experience living in both Europe and the United States, Sarah offers a unique perspective on due process, the limits of movements like #MeToo, political polarization, immigration, and the growing inability to have nuanced conversations in today’s culture. Together, Billy and Sara explore how narratives are formed, why critical thinking matters more than ever, and what happens when society replaces facts with feelings.

A thoughtful and challenging conversation about media power, politics, and the future of public discourse.

Find out more about Sara's docu-series here https://www.thisiswhatnewyorkerssay.com/

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