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Rob Epstein, Jeffrey Friedman, Taylor Mac and Ondi Timoner (Ep. 419)

Publish Date: 2023/7/13
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Taylor Mac's 24-Decade History of Popular Music

Directors Rob Epstein, Jeffrey Friedman and performer Taylor Mac discuss their new film, Taylor Mac’s 24-Decade History of Popular Music, with fellow Director Ondi Timoner in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, the filmmakers discuss including behind-the-scenes costuming and makeup to drive the narrative, the editing process of turning a 24-hour live show into a shortened recorded special, and telling a multilayered story within the confines of a live taped performance.

The film captures the drag star’s exuberant, blatantly gay 24-hour musical performance, featuring skilled performers, creative costumes, and the American myth recounted through sailor's ditties, disco, and sugary pop numbers.

See photos and a summary of this event below:

https://www.dga.org/Events/2023/August2023/0623_DocSeries_TaylorMac.aspx