BPS 427: From Pills to Pictures: Cynthia Hill’s Unlikely Path to Documentary Filmmaking

Cynthia Hill, a filmmaker from North Carolina, discussed her
journey from pharmacy school to filmmaking, highlighting her
documentaries "Tobacco Money," "Private Violence," and the upcoming
eight-part series "Road to Race Day" on NASCAR. She emphasized the
importance of storytelling and character development, sharing her
experiences with funding through foundations and the challenges of
balancing art and business. Cynthia's work often bridges gaps
between different communities, such as her documentaries on tobacco
farming and farm workers. She also discussed the unique access she
had to NASCAR teams, particularly Hendrick Motorsports, and the
impact of her films on audience understanding.


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