230 - “AMERICAN vs BRIT ACTORS”
Nov 12, 2018•1 hr 36 min
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Episode description
This week Hilliard, Chris, and Lisa are joined by Geoffrey Thorne to discuss British vs. American actors - we weigh in on the unending debate about who can or can't portray Black life on screen! Direct Link: www.bit.ly/SWRR-230 Samuel L. Jackson takes umbrage when Black Brits play Black American roles.
The UK's seminal acting school, RADA - Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts
Black British actors John Boyega, Letitia Wright and Damson Idris show support for the London-based Identity School of Acting's new Los Angeles annex
Books mentioned on the episode:
Guns, Germs and Steel by Jared Diamond
Civilization or Barbarism by Cheikh Anta Diop
Shout out to the Micheaux Mission Podcast for keeping it on point with their discussion of Black films!
Alex and NJ drop TV-centric game on Paper Team podcast
Fans of the show, your support is always welcome, and as we mentioned on the show, here’s the link to this game-giving podcast’s Patreon link, show some love! Geoffrey Thorne on Twitter Chris Derrick on Twitter
Lisa Bolekaja on Twitter
Hilliard Guess on Twitter
The Screenwriters Rant Room on Facebook
The Screenwriters Rant Room on Twitter
The UK's seminal acting school, RADA - Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts
Black British actors John Boyega, Letitia Wright and Damson Idris show support for the London-based Identity School of Acting's new Los Angeles annex
Books mentioned on the episode:
Guns, Germs and Steel by Jared Diamond
Civilization or Barbarism by Cheikh Anta Diop
Shout out to the Micheaux Mission Podcast for keeping it on point with their discussion of Black films!
Alex and NJ drop TV-centric game on Paper Team podcast
Fans of the show, your support is always welcome, and as we mentioned on the show, here’s the link to this game-giving podcast’s Patreon link, show some love! Geoffrey Thorne on Twitter Chris Derrick on Twitter
Lisa Bolekaja on Twitter
Hilliard Guess on Twitter
The Screenwriters Rant Room on Facebook
The Screenwriters Rant Room on Twitter
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