John Ridley

Screenwriter, Director and Novelist; "Let It Fall"

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Screenwriter whose credits include 12 Years a Slave (won an Oscar in 2014), The Three Kings and Undercover Brother, which features a satirical portrayal of a black president; His current TV show is American CrimeAuthor of  What Fire Cannot Burn and the graphic novel, The American Way

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This weekend marks the 25th anniversary of the LA Riots.

John Ridley's 'Let It Fall' looks back at the LA Riots

This weekend marks the 25th anniversary of the LA Riots.

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This week the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences appointed three new governors: Reginald Hudlin, Jennifer Yuh Nelson and Gregory Nava.

Can Hollywood’s Diversity Problem Be Solved?

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