On Episode 150 of The TLB Podcast, James sits down with Israeli-American filmmaker Michael Moshe Dahan for a thoughtful, nuanced conversation about filmmaking, identity, and using art to address deep conflict. The discussion centers on Michael’s film Yes, Repeat, No, which examines the life, legacy, and contradictions of Juliano Mer-Khamis.They explore the creative process behind politically and emotionally charged art, the challenges of telling stories that resist simple narratives, and why nuance is increasingly difficult — yet more necessary than ever — in a polarized, outrage-driven culture, producing independent films in a fast-moving social media landscape, the responsibility of artists when engaging with historical trauma, and how art can function as a safe space for dialogue rather than division.The conversation also touches on collaboration, editing, the psychological intensity of long-form filmmaking, and the emerging role of AI as a creative tool, all while emphasizing the importance of slowing down, listening, and allowing complexity to exist without immediate judgment.Support the ShowEarly access on Patreon → https://tinyurl.com/mva2z9seAudio-only on Spotify → https://tinyurl.com/ytfnwx6sConnect with Michael Moshe DahanInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/napkinheadWebsite → https://www.yesrepeatnofilm.comChapters00:00 - Intro01:08 - Michael's Journey in Filmmaking04:05 - The Hybrid Filmmaker's Approach06:58 - Creative Problem Solving in Film Production13:10 - Juliano Mer-Khamis19:56 - Yes, Repeat, No26:57 - The Meta Nature of the Film33:55 - Subject Matter Nuance and Complexity39:59 - Reception and Impact53:32 - Social Media and Information Overload56:04 - The Role of Art in Addressing Conflict01:01:58 - Finding Small Solutions in a Complex World01:08:03 - The Editing Process01:15:06 - Moving Forward from the Past01:20:32 - AI and The Future of Filmmaking#filmmaking #MichaelMosheDahan #YesRepeatNo #creativeprocess #identity #Palestine #Israel #filmproduction #artandpolitics #independentfilm #socialmedia #art #film #collaboration #editing process #AI #communityengagement #nuance #dialogue #TheTLBPodSupport the showPatreon Tiktok Instagram YouTube

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