They Call Us Bruce:
They Call Us Sinners
They Call Us Sinners
This episode of "They Call Us Bruce" features a conversation with Dolly Lee, a documentary filmmaker, journalist, and cultural consultant, particularly known for her work on Ryan Coogler's film "Sinners."
The episode starts with an introduction of Dolly Lee at 00:00:30 to 00:00:56, where the hosts express their excitement about having her on the podcast.
At 00:06:30, it is revealed that Ryan Coogler discovered Dolly's documentary, which opened up a new world to him and influenced the inclusion of certain characters in his film. This highlights the impact of her work on the film's narrative.
During the discussion around 00:22:30, Dolly talks about her contributions to the film, which were somewhat secretive, and how she managed to maintain her input despite not having complete visibility into the entire project.
The conversation further delves into the complexity of the film's characters at 00:31:00, emphasizing the depth and authenticity that Ryan Coogler and his team brought to the project, ensuring that the characters were integral to the historical narrative.
In the segment starting at 00:39:30, the hosts introduce their signature round-table format segment "the good, the bad, and the WTF," where they discuss the film from three perspectives: positive, negative, and ambiguous.
Towards the end of the episode at 00:48:00, the hosts encourage listeners to check out Dolly Lee's documentary "The Untold Story of America's Southern Chinese," and to watch the film "Sinners" in theaters.
The episode wraps up with closing remarks and credits starting at 00:48:30.
