Want to create an interactive transcript for this episode?
Podcast: Office Hours with David Meltzer
Episode: Penny Mendelsohn, Benjamin Verrall, Nelson Paredez-Parks
Description: Penny MendelsohnPenny Mendelsohn is a 4th-generation commercial roofer at Roof Whisperer, took over the family business during the COVID-19 pandemic by buying out her father, who continues to work alongside her until today. Now, she’s training her nephew to become the 5th-generation owner, ensuring the legacy lives on.Benjamin VerrallDirector and co-writer Benjamin Verrall has long been captivated by the power and mystery of the sea—a theme that deeply resonates in his film, SHOUTING AT THE SEA. Since graduating from film school, Benjamin has built a dist...