This Is What New Yorkers Say: Cancel Culture, Cuomo, and the Conversations America Needs

Filmmaker Sara Alessandrini spent five years diving deep into one of New York’s most controversial political stories — the rise and fall of Governor Andrew Cuomo — and came out with something far more powerful than she expected. In this episode, we unpack her groundbreaking docuseries This Is What New Yorkers Say, which captures raw, unfiltered conversations across the state about women’s empowerment, due process, cancel culture, and the evolving #MeToo movement.

Sara shares how a project born from curiosity and just $800 in her bank account turned into a bold exploration of justice, media bias, and the stories mainstream narratives ignore. From deeply personal stories of trauma to heated debates about democracy, politics, and free speech, this episode reminds us why listening — really listening — is more critical now than ever.

🎥 Stream the series on Apple TV, YouTube, or Zumo, and visit thisiswhatnewyorkerssay.com