Santa Claus is Real | A Conversation with Director Brandon Rice

Today we’re taking a peek “behind the beard”! My guest today is Brandon Rice, who is the director of a new documentary called “Behind the Beard: Making Santa Real”. It is a fantastic film that takes a look at the people who perform as Santa and the history and traditions behind it. Dressing as Santa could just be a gimmick to help sell toys, but it actually has developed into a fantastic community of generous people who have so much love and kindness to give to those around, just like the real Santa. I know you will enjoy our conversation today! Before I sit down with Brendan I give my thoughts on the film and the Santa Claus Oath, and I take a few minutes to talk about Patrick Stewart and his connection to Christmas as Ebenezer Scrooge.

Brandon Rice and information about his film can be found at: https://www.behindthebeardmovie.com/

Time stamps:

00:00 Introduction

00:30ish Behind the Beard and the Santa Claus Oath

6:45 Patrick Stewart

11:42 Interview

1:01:30 Final Thoughts

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