Rewriting Hollywood

Jared Milrad interviews award-winning writer Maggie Cohn, who was co-showrunner on HBO Max's limited series, THE STAIRCASE, starring Colin Firth and Toni Collette. Previously, Cohen was a Co-EP on NARCOS and won a Golden Globe for her work on AMERICAN CRIME STORY: VERSACE, on which she was a writer and producer. Maggie opens up about her process for developing THE STAIRCASE, which explores the murder investigation and conviction of Marine Corps. veteran Michael Petersen, who was a novelist, newspaper columnist, and mayoral candidate convicted of murdering his wife Kathleen in December 2001. Jared and Maggie also discuss the role of a showrunner, her career trajectory, and the importance of inclusion and representation in Hollywood.

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Jared Milrad sits down with filmmaker Eitan Pitigliani about his award-winning short film, SISSY, which tells the moving story of how a son's love for his deceased mother surpasses everything - even time and space. Eitan opens up about what inspired him to tell such a personal story, how SISSY explores themes of love, grief, and loss, and what defines his approach to filmmaking. 

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Jared Milrad interviews rising comedian Robin Tran about her upcoming performance at the NETFLIX IS A JOKE Comedy Festival and her unique journey as a person and performer. Named one of Just For Laugh’s New Faces of 2021, Robin opens up about her experience coming out as transgender, struggling with depression and bipolar II, navigating sensitive topics in comedy, and finding balance in her life and career. Robin and Jared also discuss how to make Hollywood more inclusive, equitable, and representative.

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Jared Milrad chats with producer Jessica Godinez about her award-winning documentary, THE SONG OF THE SEA. which follows four Latinos across the United States as they explore their relationship to the ocean and their culture - and their role in preserving both. Jessica opens up about her work at the Hispanic Access Foundation on ocean conservation and cultural preservation, why she decided to share personal stories about the historic connection between Latino communities and our oceans, and why protecting our oceans and waterways is so important. 

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Jared Milrad chats with award-winning filmmaker Michelle Jones about her personal short film, UNCLE, which tells the tragic true story of Michelle's uncle, Kenneth Severin, who was killed in prison in 1995 while struggling with severe mental illness. Michelle reflects on how the tragic death of her uncle at age 14 affected her life, how criminal justice issues intersect with mental health, and how film can be used to heal personal trauma and inspire broader change.

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Jared Milrad interviews filmmaker Nathalie Kantaris Diaz about her award-winning documentary, THE TRUST CRISIS, which explores whether declining trust in politics may be one of the most threatening crises we face today that may imperil the future of democracy itself. Nathalie also opens up about her journey in filmmaking and how democratic societies can rebuild trust in their leaders and governments.

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Jared Milrad sits down with award-winning filmmaker Phumi Morare about her Oscar-shortlisted film, WHEN THE SUN SETS, which tells the true story of a Black nurse who tries to protect her family during apartheid in South Africa. Phumi opens up about her South African roots, how her mother's experience living in apartheid South Africa inspired this film, and steps we can all take to make Hollywood more inclusive and representative. 

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Jared Milrad chats with filmmakers Luis Villegas and Francisco Acosta about their award-winning documentary, EXPEDITION TRIBUGA, which documents a citizen movement in Colombia that seeks to protect a biodiverse region in the country, Tribuga, and other endangered places worldwide. Luis and Francisco share how they're working to save precious ecosystems and preserve indigenous cultures, why the Gulf of Tribuga should become a World Heritage Reserve, and simple actions that we all can take to protect our fragile environment. 

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Jared Milrad interviews award-winning actor Aunjanue Ellis, who recently earned an Oscar nomination for her role as Miss Oracine Price opposite Will Smith in KING RICHARD, which tells the story of tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams and their parents, Richard and Oracine. Aunjanue opens up about her roots in Mississippi, her approach to acting and building a lasting career, and the importance of portraying Miss Oracine in KING RICHARD. Jared and Aunjanue also discuss how to make Hollywood more equitable and inclusive - and why it's essential for the next generation of artists to help build a better future.

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Jared Milrad chats with Academy Award-winning filmmaker Martin Strange-Hansen about his Oscar-nominated short film, ON MY MIND, which shares the story of a man who desperately wants to sing a song for his dying wife. Inspired by the painful experience of losing his daughter, Martin opens up about the process of making such a personal film about family, grief, and love - and the impact he hopes it will have globally. Martin also shares his early beginnings as a filmmaker and how he navigates success and failure in Hollywood.

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