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The Business
The Business

White Writer, Black Show; Writers Guild (Lack of) Diversity Report

Hosted by Claude Brodesser-Akner May. 14, 2007 Hollywood
An unusually candid conversation about race and writing for movies and television.  Then, the new Writers Guild report on how white the writer's room remains.

This week, an unusually candid conversation about race and writing for movies and television.  First, we talk to a white writer on a black sitcom.  Then, the new report from the Writers Guild spells out how white the writers' room remains.

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White Writer, Black Show; Writers Guild (Lack of) Diversity Report

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Host:
Claude Brodesser-Akner

Producer:
Matt Holzman

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