Send us a textIn today's episode, I interview Nebojsa Slijepcevic, the director of the short film "The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent," a story of one man who decided to stand up for those being persecuted unfairly. The film is currently qualified for the 97th Academy Awards.Listen to hear about the inspiration for the film and the true story it was based on, the importance of casting the right actors for the central characters, and the challenges of filming in the tight confines of an actual train car.Books mentioned in this episode include:The books of Kristian NovakRevenge of the Tipping Point: Overstories, Superspreaders, and the Rise of Social Engineering by Malcolm GladwellThe works of Josef ŠkvoreckýThe works of Milan KunderaFilms mentioned in this episode include:"The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent" directed by Nebojsa SlijepcevicFargo (TV Series)Some Like it Hot directed by Billy WilderThe Fireman's Ball directed by Milos FormanBelovy directed by Viktor KossakovskyBack to the Future directed by Robert ZemeckisGoofy cartoonsThe films of Alfred Hitchcock"The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent" has been screening at festivals around the world and any upcoming screenings are available on the film's Facebook and Instagram pages. You can also follow Nebojsa on Instagram @neb_sli.Support the show

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