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Oh! The Misery and the Joy! A Conversation with Ric Esther Bienstock

by Barri Cohen
February 27, 2026March 13, 2026
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Veteran director/producer Ric Esther Bienstock reflects upon a career in documentary, from Ebola to porn, and her latest project with Alex Gibney.

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