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Doc Meets World Debuts at Tribeca, Fishel Demands Female-Friendship Focus

6/9/2026

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Doc Meets World documentary debuted at Tribeca Film Festival Saturday, starring Danielle Fishel, Will Friedle and Rider Strong.
Danielle Fishel said she cut creator Michael Jacobs out of her life and urged the series to prioritize female friendships over romance for a twelve-year-old girl.
Directors Chris Levitus and Zane Rubin helmed the film, with the trio having reunited for the Pod Meets World podcast in 2022 before a nationwide tour.

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Doc Meets World documentary debuted at Tribeca Film Festival Saturday, starring Danielle Fishel, Will Friedle and Rider Strong.
Danielle Fishel said she cut creator Michael Jacobs out of her life and urged the series to prioritize female friendships over romance for a twelve-year-old girl.
Directors Chris Levitus and Zane Rubin helmed the film, with the trio having reunited for the Pod Meets World podcast in 2022 before a nationwide tour.