This week, Kyle speaks with Oscar-winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black. Kyle shares his personal connection to Black’s 2009 Oscar speech and how it impacted him as a college student. They also discuss Black’s tireless activism, his lifelong fight for equality, his mother’s impact, growing up Mormon, and the current state of filmmaking. Black also reflects on his past projects, his biggest lessons, and what’s next on his slate.  

Chapters

• Mormon upbringing
• Faith and identity 
• “Mama’s Boy”
• Activism is a continuous journey; the work is never done
• The film industry presents unique challenges for LGBTQ narratives
• “Pedro”
• “Milk”
• Dustin Lance Black's Oscar speech 
• Collaboration and allyship are crucial in the fight for equality
• The past can inform and guide future 
• Hope and resilience are essential in the face of adversity
• Current tangles
• Work reflections