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What does it take to tell stories that really matter? In this powerful Culture Builders episode, visionary director Coodie reflects on the emotional journey of making ESPN’s Benji, earning Stephon Marbury’s trust for his documentary, and celebrating Black artistic legacy through Ernie Barnes’ story.

From trauma to triumph, Coodie shares how divine timing shaped every project—and drops key wisdom for emerging filmmakers on letting the story lead. This is storytelling rooted in soul.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Getting the call to work on ESPN's 'Benji'
02:15 - Coodie's connection to Ben Wilson and the emotional toll
05:10 - Behind the scenes of the Stephon Marbury documentary
08:20 - Building trust with Marbury and capturing his truth
11:30 - Ernie Barnes film: Art, history & legacy
15:00 - The role of divine timing in storytelling
17:45 - How to let the story unfold naturally
19:30 - Lessons for young documentarians

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