The Men Bringing 'Documentary Now!' to Life

The Leonard Lopate Show | Sep 18, 2015

Rhys Thomas and Alex Buono talk about directing "Documentary Now!" The IFC series stars Fred Armisen and Bill Hader and presents comedic tributes to famous documentaries -- introduced by Dame Helen Mirren. The behind-the-scenes duo are also currently working on the new season of Saturday Night Live; Rhys Thomas is the director/producer of the SNL film unit and Alex Buono is the director of photography for that unit.

 

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