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'We are deserving of being here': How the Sundance hit 'Polite Society' transforms Muslim women into action heroes
"Polite Society" director Nida Manzoor says the film is a direct response to trauma-centric narratives about Muslim women.
'There were no filmmakers of color': How Robert Townsend changed the game with self-financed 1987 comedy 'Hollywood Shuffle'
The groundbreaking 1987 comedy put Hollywood on blast for its deficient representation of Black people onscreen.
Pam Grier explains how her game-changing acting career impacted Black women: 'I gave them a level of confidence'
The Blaxploitation star is breaking down her career on a new podcast.
Game Changers: How 'Marry Me' and 'She-Hulk' director Kat Coiro is challenging Hollywood's 'inherent sexism'
The in-demand director of "Marry Me" and "She-Hulk" discusses her experiences as a female filmmaker in Hollywood.
Game Changers: Danny Trejo relives his incredible journey from prison to Hollywood stardom
Once Trejo started working in movies, he never stopped. Since 1985, he's amassed over 400 credits in feature films, as well as shorts and animated movies.
Game Changers: How Wilson Cruz went from playing 'white girls' best friends' to 'the queerest "Star Trek" in history'
The Puerto Rican actor and activist reflects on his pioneering journey from 'My So-Called Life' to 'Star Trek: Discovery'
EntertainmentYahoo MoviesGame Changers: Why Jon M. Chu considers multicultural musical ‘In the Heights’ a sequel to his breakthrough hit ‘Crazy Rich Asians’
'Crazy Rich Asians,' 'In the Heights' filmmaker Jon M. Chu is "no longer scared of being called an Asian American director."
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Game Changers: David Oyelowo reflects on how his impromptu role in #OscarsSoWhite forced Hollywood to act
Acclaimed actor reflects on ‘inadvertently, unwittingly’ igniting #OscarsSoWhite movement and stirring real change in the industry.
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Game Changers: Lou Diamond Phillips on how 'La Bamba' 'proved that a Latinx-centric story could be a box-office success'
Lou Diamond Phillips looks back at the barrier-breaking 1987 hit "La Bamba" and pay discrimination he's faced in Hollywood.
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Game Changers: 'Insecure' creator Issa Rae on navigating impostor syndrome: 'Be confident in what it is that you are putting out there'
When Issa Rae created "Awkward Black Girl" in 2011, she never imagined her YouTube series would evolve and become one of the biggest TV shows of the decade.
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Game Changers: Shaka King on navigating Hollywood's 'incredibly hostile' attitude toward Black-led films before making 'Judas and the Black Messiah'
Shaka King talks about his long journey to make the Oscar-nominated Fred Hampton story "Judas and the Black Messiah."
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Game Changers: Malcolm Spellman on his rise from stealing comic books to running Marvel's 'Falcon and the Winter Soldier'
Marvel's latest hit-maker reflects on the frustrations he faced navigating Hollywood before writing "Empire" and creating "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier."
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Game Changers: Vanessa Williams on overcoming stereotypes in Hollywood: 'It's very easy to label when you're a scandalized beauty queen'
Vanessa Williams discusses rebounding after Miss America scandal, finding success in Hollywood and mentoring the next generation of Black artists.
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Game Changers: Eliza Hittman on making an authentic abortion film from a woman's perspective: 'I really wanted to reclaim that narrative'
The acclaimed "Never Rarely Sometimes Always" director also discusses dealing with detractors: "These are the people who are holding back progress."
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Game Changers: Eddie Huang on getting Asian Americans 'out of the Ice Age' when it comes to representation
The "Fresh Off the Boat" author reveals how "Good Will Hunting" inspired his directing debut, "Boogie," and his push for Asian American representation on screen to fight anti-Asian bias. "It's a time to stand up for ourselves, stand up for Asian culture."
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Game Changers: Director Lee Daniels opens up about creating his own lane in Hollywood and why he independently finances his films
Director Lee Daniels on representation in Hollywood, creating his own lane and sharing the story of Billie Holiday's activism.
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Game Changers: 'One Night in Miami' screenwriter Kemp Powers applauds Colin Kaepernick, LeBron James for carrying civil rights torch
Powers believes that the responsibility to speak out against racism should be carried on by the next generation of changemakers.
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Game Changers: With Disney's epic 'Mulan,' Niki Caro helms the most expensive film ever directed by a woman
Caro talks about her journey as a female filmmaker and directing Disney's new live action epic.
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Game Changers: Tamra Davis was fired from directing 'Bad Girls' and replaced with a man — then she replaced a man on the future cult classic 'Billy Madison'
Tamra Davis talks about being fired from the female-driven "Bad Girls" and hired to replace another director on "Billy Madison," all within a matter of weeks.
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Game Changers: Tracing Julia Hart's journey from schoolteacher to in-demand 'Stargirl' director: 'We as women don't give ourselves permission because society doesn't often give us permission'
"Stargirl" director Julia Hart talks about transitioning from full-time English teacher to full-time filmmaker.
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Game Changers: Kasi Lemmons on uphill battle for female filmmakers of color: 'People think director, they think white man.'
"Harriet" director Kasi Lemmons talks about the severe underrepresentation of women of color behind the camera.
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Game Changers: Kitty Green on her experiences in the film industry: 'I still think people don't expect film directors to look like me'
Kitty Green has firsthand experience with the industry’s antiquated image of a filmmaker. “I still think people don't expect film directors to look like me,” the Australian director of acclaimed American independent films like "The Assistant" and "Casting JonBenet."
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Game Changers: Filmmaking once felt 'completely unachievable' for Cathy Yan. Then came 'Birds of Prey.'
"Birds of Prey" director Cathy Yan recalls her 8mm childhood ambitions, the transition from journalist to filmmaker and what the "stereotypical" director still looks like.
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'Game Changers' sneak peek: Alex Trebek interviews Monty Hall
Monty Hall was always ready to make a deal — especially if you were wearing an outrageous costume. The late host of Let’s Make a Deal sat down with Jeopardy‘s Alex Trebek for a wide-ranging interview as part of the documentary Game Changers, which premieres Oct. 20 on BUZZR. In this exclusive sneak peek, Hall recalls how he got into hosting — because he failed at acting!
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Heated Battle Between Past Winners on ‘Survivor’ Premiere
The 34th season premiere of "Survivor" marks its 500th episode, and some of the show’s most legendary players return for another shot at the $1 million prize.
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Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Father Proud of What Lin Has Done for Latinos
On Wednesday, ABC aired "Game Changers With Robin Roberts," where the "Good Morning America" host interviewed some of 2016’s biggest movers and shakers.