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David Farrier, journalist and documentary filmmaker, shares insights about his life and career, including behind the scenes events while discussing his films "Tickled" and "Mister Organ" as well as his Netflix series, "Dark Tourist." He also talks about Webworm, his email newsletter and the community around it. Topics range from the importance of speaking up for marginalized people and taking on bullies to exploring the themes of religious abuse, including his coverage of ARISE church in New Zealand, a megachurch where he uncovered a culture of abuse. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of storytelling and the power of media in exposing truth and creating awareness.
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David Farrier is a New Zealand born journalist and documentary maker currently based in LA. In 2023 he released his latest documentary Mister Organ which was a NY Times’ Critic’s Pick. In 2016 he directed the Sundance feature documentary Tickled, and the followup The Tickle King for HBO. In 2018 he executive produced and hosted 8-part doc Netflix series Dark Tourist. Farrier also writes the Webworm newsletter, and hosts the weekly podcast Flightless Bird under the Armchair Expert umbrella.
