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Podcast: The City Lights Collective
Episode: John Boyega ✦ Joel Byars’ Comedy Weekly ✦ “A Shakespeare Happening” ✦ Sacred Harp ✦ The Beverage Beat
Description: ✦ English actor and producer Jon Boyega gained international recognition for his role as Finn in the Star Wars sequel trilogy; however, that was not Boyega's first dip into science fiction. His debut feature-length film, 2011's "Attack the Block," and his most recently released film, "They Cloned Tyrone," both use the science fiction comedy genre to explore deeper social issues. Boyega appeared at Dragon Con over Labor Day weekend, and City Lights Collective co-host Kim Drobes caught up with him to discuss his passion for acting, his role as a film producer, and his love for Atlanta. ✦ City Ligh...