Rewriting Hollywood
By Movikarma
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An award-winning podcast featuring candid conversations about inclusion and social impact in Hollywood, hosted by Jared Milrad, who worked for President Obama and founded Movikarma, a nonprofit organization supported by Warner Bros. Discovery and Lionsgate that empowers underrepresented creative talent. Jared interviews acclaimed directors, writers, actors, producers and other changemaking creatives who are breaking barriers and overcoming adversity to have their stories told and voices heard. Join the conversation on Rewriting Hollywood to empower inclusive, impactful storytellers and harness the power of story for good.
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Hilal Sezgin: THE ALL IS ONE, Animal Ethics, and Human Rights
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Nov 22, 2023 |
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Ria Salway & Claire Sullivan: FENCELINE, “Cancer Alley,” and Science Communication Through Storytelling
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Nov 14, 2023 |
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Erica Travia: ARCADE, Mental Health, and 2-D Animation
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Nov 08, 2023 |
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Bruce Cohen & Tonia Davis: RUSTIN, Queer Representation, and Hidden Histories
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Nov 02, 2023 |
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Matthew Lopez: RED, WHITE & ROYAL BLUE, Representation, and Sharing Your Story
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Aug 26, 2023 |
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Clement Virgo: BROTHER, Returning to Film, and Presenting Masculinity
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Jul 26, 2023 |
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D. Smith: KOKOMO CITY, Authenticity, and Black Trans Representation
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Jul 17, 2023 |
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Julie Cohen: EVERY BODY, Documentary Filmmaking, and Intersex Awareness
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Jul 03, 2023 |
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Juan Felipe Zuleta: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECTS, Representation, and Creating Through Adversity
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Jun 26, 2023 |
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STICKS AND STONES: Depression, Anxiety, and Toxic Masculinity
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Jun 19, 2023 |
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Hunter Brockmann: Autism, Mental Health, and Filmmaking
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Jun 12, 2023 |
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LADY!: Caregiving, Early Onset Dementia, and Stigma
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Jun 05, 2023 |
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Prof. Evelyn Alsultany: Muslim Inclusion in Hollywood
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May 31, 2023 |
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Natalie Portman, Julianne Moore, and Sean Penn at the 76th Cannes Film Festival
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May 29, 2023 |
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Sevier Crespo: Staying True to Yourself, Producing, and Rising in Hollywood
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Apr 29, 2023 |
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Making It In Hollywood: Bree Frank and Kiana Madani on Creating Opportunities in Entertainment
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Apr 21, 2023 |
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THE MARTHA MITCHELL EFFECT: Gaslighting, Nixon, Watergate, and Women in Politics
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Mar 09, 2023 |
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Joshua Seftel: STRANGER AT THE GATE, Islamophobia, hate, and healing
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Mar 07, 2023 |
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A HOUSE MADE OF SPLINTERS: Ukrainian Children Living In A War Zone
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Mar 07, 2023 |
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MY YEAR OF DICKS: Virginity, Sexuality, and Growing Up
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Mar 01, 2023 |
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THE FLYING SAILOR: Animating the 1917 Halifax Explosion, Canadian filmmaking, and women in film
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Feb 22, 2023 |
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THE FIRST STEP: Criminal Justice and Prison Reform, Van Jones and The Trump Administration
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Feb 13, 2023 |
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CASSANDRA FREEMAN: Bel-Air, Aunt Viv, inclusion and representation in Hollywood
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Feb 08, 2023 |
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Jay Rosenblatt: HOW DO YOU MEASURE A YEAR? | Family, Parenting, and Growing Up
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Jan 31, 2023 |
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Cyrus Neshvad: THE RED SUITCASE, Iranian women and girls, and forced child marriage
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Jan 20, 2023 |
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Tobi Bamtefa: MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN, career changes, and building an acting career
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Jan 05, 2023 |
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FINDING PALEMAHAN: Jillian Li on reducing pollution in Bali & environmental justice
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Dec 21, 2022 |
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WILDCAT: Samantha Zwicker on rescuing wildlife in the Amazon and mental health
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Dec 15, 2022 |
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Jusep Moreno: WHEN PIGS ESCAPE, plant-based living, and the plight of farmed animals
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Dec 03, 2022 |
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WHEN MEN WERE MEN: Gender Identity, Masculinity, and Storytelling
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Nov 17, 2022 |
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Lauren Aboulafia: SUPER SCAR and overcoming traumatic childbirth
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Nov 09, 2022 |
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David Sarfati: PROPHETS OF CHANGE, music, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
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Nov 02, 2022 |
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Faith Strongheart: HAVANA and telling forgotten stories
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Oct 27, 2022 |
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Craig Boreham: LONESOME, Queer Cinema, and LGBTQ+ Sexuality Onscreen
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Oct 11, 2022 |
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FIRE ISLAND and Equality California: Fighting For Representation Onscreen and Off
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Oct 05, 2022 |
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LYLE, LYLE, CROCODILE: Co-Directing, Singing Crocodiles, and Inclusion
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Sep 30, 2022 |
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Esther Moon: PARTNER TRACK and Centering Underrepresented Stories
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Sep 17, 2022 |
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WORLDS APART: Gender Fluidity, Shame, and Creating Space
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Sep 08, 2022 |
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OUR AMERICAN FAMILY: Addiction, Family, and the Courage to Fight Back
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Aug 31, 2022 |
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Alise Willis: ECHOES on Netflix, modeling and acting
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Aug 18, 2022 |
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Robert Avellanet: FREE DEAD OR ALIVE, music, and Menudo
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Aug 11, 2022 |
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FREE DEAD OR ALIVE: Exploring The Migrant Journey
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Aug 04, 2022 |
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Melanie Rose: HOW TO BUILD A SEX ROOM
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Jul 28, 2022 |
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Pej Vahdat: THE OLD MAN and overcoming stereotypes in Hollywood
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Jul 18, 2022 |
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Felicia D. Henderson: FIRST KILL on Netflix and inclusive storytelling
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Jul 13, 2022 |
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David Henry Gerson: THE STORY WON'T DIE and the plight of refugees
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Jun 30, 2022 |
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Trans Equity Summit: Admiral Rachel Levine, Dr. Jerrica Kirkley, and Kris Hayashi on transgender equity in the U.S.
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Jun 24, 2022 |
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Ezra Edmond: BLEWISH and being Black and Jewish
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Jun 22, 2022 |
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Hamish Steele and Zach Barack: DEAD END: PARANORMAL PARK and queer storytelling
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Jun 08, 2022 |
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Mick McIntyre and Kate Clere: EATING PLANTS and the plant-based movement
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Jun 02, 2022 |
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Maggie Cohn: THE STAIRCASE on HBO Max, scripting a real-life tragedy
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May 17, 2022 |
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Eitan Pitigliani: SISSY, love and loss
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May 11, 2022 |
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Robin Tran: NETFLIX IS A JOKE, comedy, coming out, and mental health
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May 02, 2022 |
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Jessica Godinez: THE SONG OF THE SEA and ocean conservation in Latino communities
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Apr 28, 2022 |
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Michelle Jones: UNCLE, mental health and criminal justice
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Apr 11, 2022 |
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Nathalie Kantaris Diaz: THE TRUST CRISIS and the future of democracy
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Apr 03, 2022 |
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Phumi Morare: WHEN THE SUN SETS and apartheid in South Africa
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Mar 24, 2022 |
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Luis Villegas and Francisco Acosta: EXPEDITION TRIBUGA and protecting endangered places
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Mar 17, 2022 |
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Aunjanue Ellis: KING RICHARD and fighting for opportunities
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Mar 08, 2022 |
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Martin Strange-Hansen: ON MY MIND and dealing with grief
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Mar 03, 2022 |
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Annie St-Pierre: LIKE THE ONES I USED TO KNOW and family separation
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Mar 01, 2022 |
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Karin Shiel and Sean Dino Johnson: BEHIND THESE WALLS and Rehabilitation Through The Arts
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Feb 23, 2022 |
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Cesar Martinez Barba: DIAL HOME and life after deportation
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Feb 17, 2022 |
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Mitch Kalisa: PLAY IT SAFE and prejudice in the classroom
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Feb 14, 2022 |
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Justin Cunningham: GRAND CREW and growing up in Arkansas
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Feb 11, 2022 |
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Tadeusz Lysiak: THE DRESS and the power of love
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Feb 08, 2022 |
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Nicolaj Kopernikus: STENOFONEN and bringing a father's story to life
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Feb 01, 2022 |
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Murad Abu Eisheh: TALA'VISION and watching TV in a war zone
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Jan 28, 2022 |
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Anders Walter: CHILD OF MINE and overcoming childhood trauma
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Jan 26, 2022 |
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Maya Sanbar: FOOTSTEPS ON THE WIND, working with Sting and helping refugee children
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Jan 19, 2022 |
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Leo Berne and Raphael Rodriguez: CENSOR OF DREAMS
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Jan 14, 2022 |
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Fab Five: QUEER EYE Season 6, sparking joy and spotlighting Heroes in Austin
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Jan 10, 2022 |
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Farbod Ardebili: FORBIDDEN TO SEE US SCREAM IN TEHRAN, human rights in Iran
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Jan 07, 2022 |
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Javier Marco: A LA CARA, social media trolls and empathy online
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Jan 04, 2022 |
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Emmanuel Tenenbaum: FREE FALL, corporate greed and capitalism
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Dec 31, 2021 |
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Olmo Omerzu: THE LAST DAY OF PATRIARCHY, exploring privilege and family in film
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Dec 28, 2021 |
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Chibuikem Uche: ONE OF US IS LYING and going from actuarial science to acting
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Dec 21, 2021 |
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Ser'Darius Blain: AMERICAN UNDERDOG, THE BIG LEAP, and overcoming adversity
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Dec 17, 2021 |
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Jerry Hoffman and Stella Flickr: Representation in sci-fi, androids, and the inclusive Oscar-eligible film I AM
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Dec 14, 2021 |
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Marianne Farley: abortion bans, human rights, and her Oscar-eligible film FRIMAS
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Dec 09, 2021 |
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Joe Kaiser: comedy during the pandemic, interviewing comedy club owners, and inclusion in comedy
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Dec 06, 2021 |
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Suzannah Mirghani: Oscar-eligible short film AL-SIT, filming in Sudan, and child marriages
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Dec 02, 2021 |
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Dan Redfield: 'Granted: A Wish Story' Documentary and Starting a Nonprofit
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Nov 29, 2021 |
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Co-Writers Kaz and Ryan Firpo: 'Eternals' Film, their Hollywood Journey, and the Importance of Inclusion
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Nov 17, 2021 |
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Mat Charles: Child Soldiers in Colombia and his Award-winning Documentary, 'Operation Berlin'
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Nov 11, 2021 |
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Sangeetha Gowda and Marshall Yuan: Award-winning 'Perpetua' Film and How Social Media Harms Teens
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Nov 04, 2021 |
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Scott Aharoni and Dennis Latos: Oscar-qualified 'Leylak' Film, Frontline Workers During the Pandemic
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Oct 28, 2021 |
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David Bartlett: 'Mousie' Film and Approach to Social Impact Filmmaking
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Oct 22, 2021 |
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Brian Lawes: Oscar-eligible 'Lost Kings', Food Insecurity, and Wealth Inequality
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Oct 14, 2021 |
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Travis Van Winkle: Starring in Netflix’s 'You', Moving to Hollywood at Age 20, and Mentoring!
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Oct 14, 2021 |
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Jason Scott Lee: DOOGIE KAMEALOHA, M.D. on Disney+, Land Rights in Hawaii, and Sustainable Farming
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Oct 07, 2021 |
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Erica Eng: 'Americanized' Film, Growing up in the Bay, and more!
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Oct 02, 2021 |
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Tolu Kasali: 'Remember Me' Film, Boko Haram, and Internally Displaced Persons
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Sep 10, 2021 |
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Gabe Liedman: Q-Force, being a Comedy Writer, and Working with Sean Hayes
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Sep 02, 2021 |
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Jack Settipane and Bud Rebel: Inclusive cryptocurrency, $tar Coin
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Aug 25, 2021 |
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Sena Mourad Friedman & Erickson Blakney: 'Zip Code Matters' Film
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Aug 13, 2021 |
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Troy Kotsur & Daniel Durant: 'CODA' Film, Importance of Representation, and Being Deaf in Hollywood
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Aug 03, 2021 |
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'Forget Me Not' Filmmaking Team Tackles Dementia and Mental Health Onscreen
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Jul 26, 2021 |
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Matt Ogens: 'Audible' Film on Netflix & Social Impact Documentaries
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Jul 20, 2021 |
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Glen Zipper: Making 'Dogs' and 'Cat People' Series on Netflix
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Jul 12, 2021 |
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Kate Baxter: Protecting the Environment, Directorial Debut, & Five Fifty Five
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Jul 01, 2021 |
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Bree Frank: Hue You Know, Hello Sunshine, & Navigating a Career in Entertainment
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Jun 22, 2021 |
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Ed Munter: 'The Peaceful Revolution' Musical & Protecting the Environment
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Jun 10, 2021 |
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Dean Gonzalez: 'What Drives Us' Documentary & Music Fostering Social Change
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Jun 07, 2021 |
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Gabriela Revilla Lugo: 'Palm Springs' & An Inspiring Hollywood Journey
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Jun 03, 2021 |
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RJ Mitte: New 'Triumph' film & Changing the Narrative on Disabillity
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May 27, 2021 |
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Justine Seymour: Costume Design, 'The Mosquito Coast', & Sustainable Productions
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May 25, 2021 |
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Alan Jacobsen: FX's 'Pride' & Why Mentorship is Important
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May 20, 2021 |
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Kelvin Harrison Jr: New film 'Monster' & Upbringing in New Orleans
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May 17, 2021 |
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Gabriel Chavarria: Netflix's Selena Series & Acting Journey
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May 13, 2021 |
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Adarsh Gourav: The White Tiger & Economic Inequality
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May 10, 2021 |
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Jordan Ehrlich: The Fight To Ban Live Animal Markets
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May 06, 2021 |
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Adele Lim: Raya and the Last Dragon & Screenwriting Approach
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May 03, 2021 |
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Daniel Gad: White Eye & Criminal Justice Reform
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Apr 29, 2021 |
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Doug Roland: Feeling Through & Inclusivity in the Deaf-Blind Community
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Apr 26, 2021 |
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Alyson Stoner: Child Labor & Mental Health in Hollywood
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Apr 22, 2021 |
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Jona Xiao: Raya and the Last Dragon
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Apr 19, 2021 |
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Victor Kossakovsky: Gunda & Animal Welfare
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Apr 15, 2021 |
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Stephanie Lassiter & Rose Gramajo: Art of Me and The Effects
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Apr 13, 2021 |
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Rafael Leyva: Overcoming Adversity & Success in Cinematography
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Apr 09, 2021 |
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Armando Espitia: I Carry You with Me & LGBTQ+ Equality
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Apr 01, 2021 |
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Elvira Lind: The Letter Room and Criminal Justice Reform
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Mar 29, 2021 |
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Paul Raci: Sound of Metal!
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Mar 22, 2021 |
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Kurt Heinlein: Environmental Activism, Between the Creag and the Sky
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Mar 18, 2021 |
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Ian Duff: Judas and the Black Messiah, Beginnings as an Actor, & More!
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Mar 15, 2021 |
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Nicholas Velez: Judas and the Black Messiah, Racial Equality, & More
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Mar 11, 2021 |
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Amber Chardae Robinson: Judas and the Black Messiah, Black Panther Party, & More
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Mar 08, 2021 |
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Alysia Joy Powell: Judas and the Black Messiah, Racial Justice, & More
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Mar 05, 2021 |
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Joaquina Kalukango: One Night in Miami, Slave Play, & Inclusion
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Mar 01, 2021 |
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Nomi Ruiz: Haymaker and LGBTQ+ Equality
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Feb 25, 2021 |
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Felicity Abbott: Production Design and The Luminaries
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Feb 22, 2021 |
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Gabriel Oliva: Promising Young Woman & Individuality in the Industry
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Feb 18, 2021 |
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Denson Baker: Mentorship, The Luminaries, & Life on Set
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Feb 15, 2021 |
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Clarke Peters: Longevity & The Importance of Protesting
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Feb 11, 2021 |
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Trials, Truths, and Triumph!
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Feb 08, 2021 |
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Diverse Stories on a Bigger Scale
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Feb 01, 2021 |
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Overcome and Succeed
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Jan 28, 2021 |
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Honoring Your Craft!
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Jan 25, 2021 |
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Breaking Down Barriers
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Jan 21, 2021 |
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Representation and Connecting through Film
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Jan 18, 2021 |
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Behind the Lens
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Jan 15, 2021 |
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No Justice, No Peace!
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Jan 11, 2021 |
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A New Inclusive Hollywood
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Jan 07, 2021 |
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Iris McAlpin: Trauma and Our Well-being
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Dec 18, 2020 |
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Perspective vs. Race
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Dec 14, 2020 |
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Johnny Derango: Fatman Film & Escapism
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Dec 10, 2020 |
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Trevor Sean: McMillions & White Privilege in Hollywood
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Nov 13, 2020 |