In this episode, filmmaker and archival researcher Jessie Herman talks about the art and challenges of uncovering history through archives. Jessie reveals the emotional and ethical complexities of true crime storytelling — she highlights the crucial intersection between legal diligence and creative storytelling, where every document, photo, and quote must stand up to scrutiny and reflect the story itself.From paging through classic novels at the New York Public Library to navigating understaffed collections across the country, to making personal requests from the subjects themselves, Jessie shares what it takes to bring truth to the screen.