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Podcast: Rewriting Hollywood
Episode: Aunjanue Ellis: KING RICHARD and fighting for opportunities
Description: Jared Milrad interviews award-winning actor Aunjanue Ellis, who recently earned an Oscar nomination for her role as Miss Oracine Price opposite Will Smith in KING RICHARD, which tells the story of tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams and their parents, Richard and Oracine. Aunjanue opens up about her roots in Mississippi, her approach to acting and building a lasting career, and the importance of portraying Miss Oracine in KING RICHARD. Jared and Aunjanue also discuss how to make Hollywood more equitable and inclusive - and why it's essential for the next generation of artists to help build a better...