Скачать или смотреть Ep. 404 - Mara Brock Akil - Forever

In this episode, host Hilliard Guess talks with Forever creator-showrunner Mara Brock Akil (The Game, Being Mary Jane) about reimagining Judy Blume’s teen novel through the lens of young Black love, empowering new voices at her Writers’ Colony residency, the importance of completing writing projects, and more.

Chapters
00:00 - Cold Open
00:24 - Brian Gary Intro
01:07 - Interview Starts
02:25 - The Origin of the Writer’s Colony
06:30 - Finding Your Voice & Community
10:50 - The Value of Mentorship
17:55 - Talking “Forever”
23:00 - Centering Black Stories in Modern Adaptations
30:00 - Writing from Personal Truth
36:00 - Building a Creative Village
38:00 - Casting “Forever”
44:05 - Chemistry & Representation
48:40 - Rapid Fire: Writing Tips & Career Advice
54:10 - Directing & What’s Next
55:55 - Wrap-Up
56:30 - Outro

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