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Ross Kemp on Gangs at Doc/Fest
By Ben Taylor 11 October, 2012
Episode 4 of the Sheffield Doc/Fest podcast is now online for you aural delight.
This week we join ex-Eastenders star Ross Kemp and the team behind ‘Ross Kemp on Gangs’ and ‘Ross Kemp on Afghanistan’ as they discuss the production of the two award winning series.
They explain the inspiration behind the show and share terrifying anecdotes from the front line of presenter-led documentary.
When explaining how he narrowly missed a landmine that killed troops in the vehicle behind its clear how dedicated Kemp is to telling the human stories that are unfolding in warzones every day. His insight is the highlight of the session, coming across as deeply involved in the craft of filmmaking and the lives of his subjects.
Listen online below or search for ‘Sheffield Doc/Fest’ on iTunes to download.