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The Amani Experience Podcast


Nov 29, 2020

This episode (EP 159) is brought to you by MPI Southern California (mpiscc.org). George shares advice for young filmmakers, depth in Hollywood, and his experience directing "The Hate U Give".
 
Show Notes:
3:25 - All My Children.
5:27 - "Instead of what is popular, let's focus on what is important ..."
6:08 - The inspiration behind producing "The Hate U Give"
8:08 - The hardest scene to direct in the movie.
12:25 - The scene at the restaurant.
17:25 - Why Hollywood lacks depth in the current times.
20:55 - Additions to one of the more impactful scenes in the book.
23:40 - "She can be both ... "
32:37 - How does George stay creatively full.
34:10 - Advice for young filmmakers and to a young George Tillman, Jr.
38:50 - Favorite Biggie & 2-Pac songs.
40:40 - Two different Hollywoods.
47:25 - What continues to inspire George.
 
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