THD 047: Screenwriter Commandments (part 2)
TDH 029: The McKinsey Black Hollywood Inclusion Report
enMarch 24, 2021
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About this Episode
In this episode, Shu and Sherm take a deep dive into the McKinsey report on Black representation in film and television. They discuss everything from the barriers to entry for Black talent to the actionable steps that Hollywood can take to remedy the problem. Listen now!
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