Nick Broomfield In Conversation

Nick Broomfield has often been attracted to true crime stories – from Aileen Wuornos to Biggie and Tupac – unveiling layers overlooked by other media. His latest, Tales of the Grim Sleeper (HBO Documentary Films), screening in this year’s Short List, sees the intrepid British director investigate the chilling story of a Los Angeles serial killer who was allowed to prey on his subjects for 25 years. This intimate conversation reveals how he finds his subjects and how he has gotten his films made over the span of his career.