Exploring how documentary filmmakers survive, grow, and create meaningful work.
Produced by Barang Films
STORIES THAT CARRY CULTURE
Oscar-winning filmmaker Steven Bognar reflects on the journey of American Factory, life as a documentary filmmaker far from Hollywood, and what it truly means to create meaningful nonfiction work that impacts audiences around the world.
The Documentary Life is a long-running podcast exploring the realities of documentary filmmaking—not just how films are made, but how filmmakers sustain meaningful creative lives while making them.
Through conversations with directors, editors, cinematographers, producers, and storytellers from across the documentary world, the show examines the craft, ethics, challenges, and emotional realities of nonfiction storytelling.
A feature documentary exploring memory, music, and Cambodia’s enduring cultural spirit through the legacy of its most beloved singer.
Barang Films is an independent documentary production company creating human-centered documentaries that explore culture, memory, and identity through the lives of the people who carry them.
Chris G. Parkhurst is available for documentary directing, editing, podcast appearances, and consulting. Through Barang Films and The Documentary Life, he collaborates with filmmakers, organizations, and storytellers exploring meaningful nonfiction stories and creative lives.