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Premiered: September 13, 2005 at 10PM | Check for Rebroadcasts

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Filmmaker Interview

"It's asking a lot of a man who's been in prison for 30 years, being watched by prison cameras, surrounded by men 24-7, to then allow you to follow him for another two and a half years." We talk with Tod Lending about his experiences making "Omar & Pete." Read his responses to questions that viewers submitted. | »

Production Journal

"A lot of documentary filmmakers have come out of journalism and are much more focused on communicating information. I am interested in trying to penetrate the emotions of my subject." Tod Lending on his approach to documentary, story structure and sound. | »

About the Filmmaker

Find out more about filmmaker Tod Lending's background and past work. | »

'Omar & Pete' filmmaker Tod Lending
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Posted Sept. 12, 2005

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