On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by BACKSPOT Director D. W. Waterson. Backspot follows driven a cheerleader (Devery Jacobs) struggles to handle the pressure when she and her girlfriend are both selected for an elite cheer squad. D.W. Waterson is a Toronto-based, award-winning, non-binary/queer filmmaker and world-touring electronic music artist. D.W. is the creative force behind the 6 million-viewed, 40+ time award-winning digital series THAT’S MY DJ and have opened for artists such as Peaches and Idris Elba. Waterson’s work has garnered a Canadian Screen Award Nomination, 5 Best Director awards as well as Noteable’s 2017 Director of the Year award. Following our discussion, D.W., Devery Jacobs, Kudakwashe Rutendo, Thomas Antony Olajide & Noa DiBerto join us LIVE from the Backspot Red Carpet. Backspot releases in theatres May 31, 2024.
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