As a director, Ron Howard is no stranger to bringing real-life heroes and daring adventures to the big screen. from apollo 13 That counter-current and many other film and television projects, the Oscar and Emmy winning director is back with two unique new ventures, both tackling real-life disasters and the human spirit in dire situations, showing compassion and courage, showing the best of us, not the worst. Both, of course, also have inspiring messages about the importance of volunteering and caring for our fellow men in Trump’s divisive era. thirteen lives which is a 2018 theatrical story about the famous rescue of 13 boys from a Thai cave and a documentary film. we feed people which focuses on Chef José Andrés’ herculean efforts to muster forces and provide food and support in countless tragic disasters, both examples of shedding light on the everyday heroes within us.
Howard comes to see me for the latest episode of my Deadline video series, behind the goal In which we talk about how now is the right time for these two important films to help us instead of dividing us. thirteen lives It started a limited run in theaters last week and begins streaming globally on Amazon Prime Video today. we feed people was nominated for an Emmy for Best Documentary or Non-fiction and is streaming on Disney +. Howard and I talked about all aspects of both, the challenges that come with making them, because he’s as excited to be a documentary director these days as he is from the storytelling side of the films, what it means for him to see them both on these streamers. days, days. days and more.
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Source: Deadline
