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John Ridley - Uncompromising in Hollywood
Season 2, Episode 10
Oscar-winning filmmaker John Ridley discusses race in the entertainment industry, his multi-platform work; and the changes in film and television consumption.
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John Ridley, the Oscar-winning screenwriter of “12 Years a Slave” continues to tackle subjects that are relevant to today’s America. The unstoppable Ridley is now working on a comic book sequel, “The American Way: Those Above and Those Below.”
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