Omaha: A Conversation With Director Cole Webley
Director Cole Webley joins us to discuss his devastating and deeply human film, Omaha, starring John Magaro. Benji talks to Cole about growing up in Central Washington, making movies while raising a family, depicting scarcity on screen, and the emotional ending of Omaha.
They also discuss working with child actors and how this movie explores humbling experiences of parenting while quietly celebrating the kindness of strangers. The conversation also explores masculinity, grief, and what it means to ask for help. It's one of our favorite conversations we’ve had on the podcast so far and we hope you enjoy it.
a podcast connecting social, political, or cultural moments with moments from our favorite movies.
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