Exploring how documentary filmmakers thrive, grow, and create meaningful work.
Produced by Barang Films
STORIES THAT CARRY CULTURE
After five years away, The Documentary Life returns with a conversation that asks one of the most important—and least discussed—questions in documentary filmmaking: How do we build a life that allows us to keep making meaningful films?
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 a filmmaker, director, producer, and editor with more than 25 years of experience creating documentary, commercial, and corporate video content. Available for freelance engagements and full-service productions through Barang Films, Chris partners with filmmakers, brands, organizations, and agencies to create authentic stories that connect with audiences and deliver results.