EPISODE · Aug 16, 2019 · 14 MIN
Actor, Producer Jameelah Nuriddin Reflects On 'Making Room' For Women In Film
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Many Georgians are familiar with the long list of iconic movies filmed in Georgia — Driving Miss Daisy , Fried Green Tomatoes , Forrest Gump — back when filming in the state used to be a rare occurrence. That all changed in 2008 when the film industry in Georgia exploded after the state legislature passed the Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act — making Georgia the Hollywood of the South. As film and television executives debate whether to stay in Georgia , there’s still a push to increase the diversity of voices on set.
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Many Georgians are familiar with the long list of iconic movies filmed in Georgia — Driving Miss Daisy , Fried Green Tomatoes , Forrest Gump — back when filming in the state used to be a rare occurrence. That all changed in 2008 when the film industry in Georgia exploded after the state legislature passed the Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act — making Georgia the Hollywood of the South. As film and television executives debate whether to stay in Georgia , there’s still a push to
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