In part 2 of this new conversation with this Hulu DocuSeries team, Kate and Meredith dive into the fascinating production and post-production process and explore how the crew navigated multiple locations, diverse sources, and an incredible volume of archival footage. We also uncover how an unexpected twist during production shifted the series' trajectory. Guests: Yvonne Russo, Director and Producer Amy Kaufman, Executive Producer Caroline Waterlow, Executive Producer and Owner of Laylow Pictures Production Company Producers/Hosts: Kate Forsatz (@kateforsatz) Meredith Veach (@rarerarefind) Explore Part Two of this interview: 00:13 Intro 00:29 How Yvonne and team built the story 02:11 Structure and Bones 02:48 Annie Mae's representation 03:18 Women not being documented in history 03:50 Recreation Struggles 04:20 It's a Puzzle 04:33 Finding a Voice Actress for Annie Mae 06:56 Music Process 08:15 The Importance of Score in Archival Films 09:23 Reception from community members 11:17 Decision to share the final cut to members involved 12:36 Impact on Subjects 12:55 Responsible Filmmakers 13:22 New Investigative Information Unearthed!! 15:40 Raw and Uncensored Interviews 16:50 Making Choices in the Editing Room 17:32 Post Production Process 21:13 Importance of a Post Production Supervisor 22:42 Over 5000 Assets on this project 23:25 ADVICE for starting a documentary 25:30 Outro Vow of Silence: The Assassination of Annie Mae This true crime docuseries examines the murder of Annie Mae Aquash – a Mi'kmaq woman from Nova Scotia, Canada, a mother of two daughters, a teacher, and a revolutionary who fought for Indigenous rights in the 1970s whose death went unsolved for almost 30 years. Set between the sweeping landscape of American politics in the volatile 70s and the present-day investigation by Annie Mae’s daughter to uncover secrets from the past, this is a fascinating story of murder, intrigue, love, and betrayal that contextualizes Annie Mae’s story within the larger story of the struggle of Native and First Nations women in their own communities that continues even today. “Vow of Silence: The Assassination of Annie Mae” is executive produced by Amy Kaufman, Caroline Waterlow, Ezra Edelman and Riva Marker. Yvonne Russo serves as director and producer. The docu-series is produced by Laylow Pictures in association with Nine Stories Productions. Full podcast episodes along with helpful resources are available on our website! https://www.oneohonepodcast.com/ Hit the like button and Subscribe/Follow us here! :) Youtube 🎥 ► @oneohonepodcast ❤️ Let's Connect On Social Media❤️ 📸 Instagram: oneohonepodcast 🤩 TikTok: oneohonepodcast 👍 Facebook: oneohonepodcast

Dive into the behind-the-scenes world of Hulu’s powerful new docuseries, Vow of Silence: The Assassination of Annie Mae. In Part 1, we sit down with director Yvonne Russo, along with executive producers Amy Kaufman and Caroline Waterlow, to explore the journey of bringing this compelling story to life. From the challenges of development to the importance of authenticity and conviction, this episode unpacks the creative process like never before. Full podcast episodes along with helpful resources are available on our website! https://www.oneohonepodcast.com/ Hit the like button and Subscribe/Follow us here! :) Youtube 🎥 ► @oneohonepodcast ❤️ Let's Connect On Social Media❤️ 📸 Instagram: oneohonepodcast 👍 Facebook: oneohonepodcast 🤩 TikTok: oneohonepodcast

In this episode we chat with the creators of Hulu’s new docuseries Vow of Silence: The Assassination of Annie Mae. Yvonne Russo, director; Amy Kaufman, Executive Producer and Caroline Waterlow; Executive Producer discuss the ups and downs of development and pre production on Vow and the importance of authenticity, relationships and being strong in your conviction. Guests: Yvonne Russo, Director and Producer Amy Kaufman, Executive Producer Caroline Waterlow, Executive Producer and Owner of Laylow Pictures Production Company Producers/Hosts: Kate Forsatz (@kateforsatz) Meredith Veach (@rarerarefind) Explore Part One of this two-part interview: 00:00 Yvonne's shocking confession 00:16 Intro 00:20 Crazy Annie Mae Run-In 01:38 Meet Yvonne Russo 02:24 Meet Amy Kaufman 03:04 Meet Caroline Waterlow 03:43 We all wear a lot of hats 04:34 How did this project come about? 06:49 Yvonne's Story 08:30 Obtaining Trust from the Subjects Featured in the Documentary 09:16 Building Trust 10:13 Importance of Community and Having the right Voices 10:40 Support from AIM Women Leaders 11:30 Amy's Experience being non-native 12:28 Production Infrastructure: Building A Practice of Integrity and Inclusivity 14:08 Funding & Raising Money 16:00 How It Became A Series 17:35 Outro Vow of Silence: The Assassination of Annie Mae This true crime docuseries examines the murder of Annie Mae Aquash – a Mi'kmaq woman from Nova Scotia, Canada, a mother of two daughters, a teacher, and a revolutionary who fought for Indigenous rights in the 1970s whose death went unsolved for almost 30 years. Set between the sweeping landscape of American politics in the volatile 70s and the present-day investigation by Annie Mae’s daughter to uncover secrets from the past, this is a fascinating story of murder, intrigue, love, and betrayal that contextualizes Annie Mae’s story within the larger story of the struggle of Native and First Nations women in their own communities that continues even today. “Vow of Silence: The Assassination of Annie Mae” is executive produced by Amy Kaufman, Caroline Waterlow, Ezra Edelman and Riva Marker. Yvonne Russo serves as director and producer. The docu-series is produced by Laylow Pictures in association with Nine Stories Productions. Full podcast episodes along with helpful resources are available on our website! https://www.oneohonepodcast.com/ Hit the like button and Subscribe/Follow us here! :) Youtube 🎥 ► @oneohonepodcast ❤️ Let's Connect On Social Media❤️ 📸 Instagram: oneohonepodcast 👍 Facebook: oneohonepodcast 🤩 TikTok: oneohonepodcast