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Ep 1: The Importance of Scripting Your Own Narrative in the Creative Industry with Actor and Filmmaker Denzel Whitaker

Apr 27, 2019

Under the spotlight today, we have actor and filmmaker, Denzel Whitaker. From starting as a child actor at the age of 10 to opening his own entertainment business, Denzel shares how versatility can keep you booked and busy in the industry. Appearing in movies such as The Great Debaters, Training Day, and Black Panther has shaped his unique perspective to the responsibility and potential everyone has as a Creative. Whether producing your own digital content or trying to break into Film and TV in Hollywood, Denzel shares the mentality one must have and the truth behind the balance of the talents.

Who this episode is for: creatives (i.e. actors, singers, producers, choreographers, rappers musicians, etc.)

During this episode, Denzel shares:

  • Why dropping out of college was necessary for his acting career
  • How versatility can keep you booked in the entertainment industry
  • How to balance your own creative works while helping others
  • The role of Black America in shattering cultural norms in the entertainment industry
  • The brilliance of the Black Panther Movie, Marvel, and the late Stan Lee

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Intro/Outro Music:

 “Waiting IV” by Celeste Betton