404 - Emmy Award-Winning Director Fr3deR1ck Taylor on Race in Film & The Plight of the Intellectual Black Male

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In this episode, filmmaker Fr3deR1ck Taylor discusses his journey as a Black documentarian, the challenges of the film industry, and the importance of embracing one's African heritage. 

We also talk about:

- The power of film to drive social change and the responsibility of filmmakers

- The impact of social media and technology on the entertainment industry

- The need for more diverse representation and support for Black artists

- The Driving Miss Daisy story and how it impacted Fr3deR1ck's career

- The Emmy process and how to advocate for yourself as a filmmaker

- The three key things Fr3deR1ck would teach a new documentary filmmaker

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