#1257: Programmer Thom Powers




Filmwax Radio show

Summary: DownloadGet it on iTunes {pb_mediael audio_mp3=[http://d343ypnmzkqpnf.cloudfront.net/filmwax/1257-filmwax.mp3] } Thom Powers is a producer and programmer. With his wife Raphaela Niehausen, the two are responsible for the the creation of the annual film festival DOC NYC whose 3rd season begins November 8th. They also program th documentary film series, Stranger Than Fiction. In addition, Thom is the documentary programmer for the Toronto International Film Festival. In this episode of Filmwax Radio, Thom and I discuss a number of highlights from the festival including VENUS AND SERENA, WEST OF MEMPHIS, INFORMANT and THE CENTRAL PARK FIVE, among others. End Track: Diana Krall's "Just Like A Butterfly That's Caught In The Rain" from her new album, Glad Rag Doll.