Economic Blind Spots
Franklin highlights the staggering economic losses Hollywood faces due to its anti-black bias, estimating a $30 billion annual cost from neglecting diverse audiences. He questions the industry's conventional wisdom around risk, arguing that what is deemed "risky" may actually be a flawed perception, as evidenced by the success of female-driven narratives that were once dismissed. The conversation emphasizes the urgent need for the industry to rethink its strategies to maximize both audience reach and profitability.In this clip
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Rapid Response: A new script for the book biz and Hollywood, with The Black List’s Franklin Leonard
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