The Freshman Fifteen

Episode 14: Errol Morris' GATES OF HEAVEN

Episode Summary

In their fourteenth episode, our hosts take a look at the freshman film of documentarian Errol Morris, 1978's Gates of Heaven.

Episode Notes

In their fourteenth episode, our hosts take a look at the freshman film of documentarian Errol Morris, 1978's Gates of Heaven. Jeremy blows apart any remaining illusions about "reality" television while Daniel grapples with the technological oddity known as The Interrotron. Finally, what does the art form of documentary have to teach a society who's forgotten how to listen?