Factual America

The Poster That Sparked a Citywide Outrage

00:00:00 – Intro to the Poster War00:01:08 – Synopsis00:03:40 – Posters for the Forgotten Hostages00:09:34 – The Inevitable Backlash00:18:02 – Roots in Social Media and the Education System00:29:58 – The BDS Movement00:34:29 – Is Anger Rooted in Antisemitism00:38:46 – America's Culture of Violence on the Rise00:51:00 – The Line Between Anitsemitism and Fair Criticism00:55:19 – Were the Posters Successful?01:01:42 – Where to See the Film**** FACTUAL AMERICA PODCAST **** What happens when the Israel-Palestine conflict spills onto the streets of New York City? Posters, propaganda, and outrage turned the city into an unexpected battleground — and the story behind it will shock you.We sit down with Nim Shapira, the director of TORN: The Israel-Palestine Poster War to uncover the hidden conflict tearing NYC apart. From torn posters and viral street battles to debates over antisemitism and free speech, this is a raw look at how global tensions can play out in everyday life on the streets of America.

Inside Nightmares of Nature: The Scariest Nature Documentary Yet

In this episode, we dive into the making of Nightmares of Nature, the hit Netflix nature documentary that turns the lens toward the eerie, emotional, and often terrifying side of the natural world. We speak with Charlotte Lathane to explore how the filmmaking team blended horror aesthetics with real wildlife stories, creating a show that challenges how we see the planet.Timecodes: 00:00 – Introduction to Nightmares of Nature03:18 – Exploring the Concept of The Series05:41 – The Art of Dramatised Nature Documentaries09:08 – Behind the Scenes: Filming Challenges14:06 – Creating a New Genre: Nature Meets Horror20:36 – Audience Reception and Future Prospects

The Perfect Neighbour | Florida Shooting True Crime Documentary

The Perfect Neighbor documentary tells the shocking true story of Ajike “AJ” Owens, a Black mother of four who was fatally shot by her neighbour Susan Lorincz in Florida. In this exclusive interview, director Geeta Gandbhir and Pamela Dias, Ajike’s mother, discuss how the film reconstructs the tragedy through police body-cam footage, 911 calls, and interrogation tapes. They unpack how a neighbourhood dispute spiraled into violence, exposing the failings of Florida’s Stand Your Ground law.Director Geeta Gandbhir reveals why she took a “show-don’t-tell” approach, letting raw institutional footage speak for itself, while Pamela Dias shares her grief, courage, and fight for justice. Together they reflect on how The Perfect Neighbour turns personal loss into a broader story about gun violence, race, and accountability in America.00:00 – Introduction to “The Perfect Neighbour”05:22 – The Story Behind Adjika Owens07:17 – Pamela's Reflection on Adjika11:15 – The Incident: A Tragic Night13:32 – Uncovering the History of Conflict16:09 – The Role of Media and Community17:35 – Motivations Behind the Tragedy18:48 – Understanding Stand Your Ground Laws26:43 – The Role of Police in Community Conflicts30:34 – Impact on the Community After Tragedy34:21 – Adjika's Legacy and Call to Action

The Dalai Lama: How to Be Truly Happy (and Why Most People Aren't)

This documentary with the Dalai Lama, Wisdom of Happiness, takes us inside His Holiness’s powerful message for a world in crisis. In this exclusive interview with director Barbara Miller, we explore how compassion, peace, and emotional resilience can guide us through climate change, conflict, and chaos — and why happiness might be humanity’s most radical act.

America’s 20-Year Lie: What Bodyguard of Lies Reveals

Explore the shocking truth behind the Afghanistan War in our deep dive into Bodyguard of Lies. We uncover decades of government deception and falsehoods, featuring never-before-seen insider testimonies that reveal how the public was misled. We speak with director Dan Krauss about making the documentary and exposing the cover-up behind one of the longest wars in U.S. history.If you’re interested in uncovering hidden truths, understanding U.S. foreign policy failures, or learning what really happened in Afghanistan, this episode is for you.Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction 03:58 – The Story Behind the Documentary06:39 – Misleading the Public09:47 – Revealing Audio Tapes11:28 – Early Doubts About the War19:26 – Financial Stakes in the War23:35 – Corruption and Cash Flow29:25 – Missed Opportunities for Peace32:21 – Voices of the Afghan People36:16 – Remote Filming Challenges40:08 –Final Lies of the War45:18 –Hope for the Future50:30 – What’s next and signing off