Ceri Isfryn on “Oklahoma City Bombing: One Day In America”

“To really have taken that leap of faith with us… if they think their stories have been fairly and well told, then my job is done there.”

Welcome Ceri Isfryn:

We’re joined on the Starline by an award-winning director who has produced and directed incredible documentaries like “The House of Maxwell” & “The Fake Sheikh”. Her latest series on National Geographic, Disney+ and Hulu is “Oklahoma City Bombing: One Day In America”. We welcome series director Ceri Isfryn.

Ceri, let’s go Beyond the Mic. 30 years ago on April 19th 1995 the deadliest act of domestic terrorism took place in Oklahoma City, why was it important telling this story?

When you work on a project for sometimes more than a year, how does seeing the final result change the way you see it?

Why was it important not only showing the pursuit of justice but the heartbreaks, courage and the mourning of a nation?

The Rockin’ 8:

“Oklahoma City Bombing: One Day In America” director Ceri Isfryn joins us for the Rockin’ 8, 8 random questions, answer with the first thing that comes to your mind. There is no Pressure.

1. Which interview gave you chills?

2. How many times have you visit Oklahoma City? 

3. Which project of yours is the one you wished more people saw?

4. Who is the woman director who influenced you growing up?

5. Favorite TV show to watch now?

6. Last Wales Rugby match you attended was when?

7. Do you scrapbook?

8. Person who encourages you the most?

Sneaking in A Couple More:

You are always looking for a story. Sometimes a story of controversy, other times a story of justice. What motivates your story telling?

Ceri, do you feel that something like Oklahoma City could happen again?

Two Big Question:

What was the hardest video for you to watch in researching “Oklahoma City Bombing: One Day in America” and how did this project change you?

You’re not an American, why was it important for you to do this project as a Welsh woman?

The Wrap:

She loves journaling and watching The Traitors. “Oklahoma City Bombing: One Day in America” director Ceri Isfryn thanks for taking the time to talk with us today.

And that my friends is a Beyond the Mic Short Cut.

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