Meet our esteemed guests M Emily Mackenzie, Noah Collier, and Riel Roch-Decter. The directors and producers behind the documentary film "Carpet Cowboys." They have worked together for many years, with M Emily and Noah specializing in cinematography and Riel as the producer. They are part of Memory, a production company that focuses on artist-driven films."Carpet Cowboys" is the film that explores the world of Dalton, Georgia, the carpet capital of the world, and delves into themes of American identity, creativity, and economic evolution. The directors share their unique connection to the project and discuss the unexpected moments they encountered during filming. They also talk about the distinct roles they played in the production and how it compared to their previous projects. The episode concludes with a discussion about the upcoming premiere of "Carpet Cowboys" at the New/Next Film Festival and the expectations and excitement surrounding the film's release.In this episode, we uncover:The captivating storytelling of "Carpet Cowboys," a documentary shedding light on Dalton, Georgia's carpet industry, known as the carpet capital of the world.The intriguing journey of how directors and producers M Emily Mackenzie, Noah Collier, and Riel Roch-Decter transformed their fascination with hotel carpets into a unique project.The intricate web of personalities, job roles, and the pursuit of the American dream that the film uncovers within the carpet industry.Discover the behind-the-scenes details as we discuss the multi-year filming process of "Carpet Cowboys," including the challenges and insights encountered by the directors and producer.Tune in for an exclusive look at the anticipation and excitement surrounding the upcoming premiere of "Carpet Cowboys" at the New/Next Film Festival, as our guests share their eagerness to engage with audiences and spark meaningful conversations about their thought-provoking film.Get ready to dive into the fascinating world of the carpet industry with Carpet Cowboys, a documentary film premiering at Baltimore's New/Next Film Festival. Join me on The Truth in this Art podcast as I chat with the directors and producer about their journey into the carpet capital of the world, Dalton, Georgia. Don't miss this eye-opening film!🎧🌟 Don't forget to rate and review this episode to support the best in podcasting! 🌟🎧 Host: Rob LeeMusic: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis. Production:Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel AlexisEdited by Daniel AlexisShow Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and TransistorPhotos:Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media.Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted.Support the podcast The Truth In This Art Podcast Fractured Atlas (Fundraising): https://www.fracturedatlas.orgThe Truth In This Art Podcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetruthinthisart.bsky.socialThe Truth In This Art Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthinthisart/?hl=enThe Truth In This Art Podcast Website: https://www.thetruthinthisart.com/The Truth In This Art Podcast Shop: Merch from Redbubble ★ Support this podcast ★