26 April 2024 - The Stories That Must Be Told

Today I present an amazing conversation with Lindsay Law.  Lindsay retired from a career as an executive producer and President of Fox Searchlight Pictures to become a novelist.  Lindsay and I discuss the story of "Boys Don't Cry," why we need more gay people in media, and the magic of Vermont.REFERENCES:Lindsay’s personal website:  https://www.lindsaylaw.net/Follow Lindsay on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lindsay.law/“The Orphan from Shepherds Keep:”  https://www.amazon.com/Orphan-Shepherds-Keep-Intertwined-Rightful/dp/B0CXYPYX23(00:00) - Opening credits (00:37) - Show opening (01:37) - Introducing Lindsay Law (04:26) - Choosing stories for American Playhouse (07:40) - Good storytelling has an impact (11:57) - Boys Don't Cry (18:32) - Introducing the world to gay people (24:48) - Why wouldn't these stories be on TV? (29:33) - We are all in a 10 percent category (31:50) - The truth cannot be generic (35:02) - Characters live inside your identity (40:00) - Good storytelling has a real atmosphere (47:50) - Stories about healing (52:09) - Characters lead to the story (54:57) - Writing longhand vs. on a computer (58:18) - Finance who people are, not what they can pitch (01:04:07) - How to find Lindsay (01:06:55) - Show closing (01:08:26) - Closing credits ★ Support this podcast ★