SANDITON Regency Fiction and Racial History (Ep. 13)

Part 2/2 of our SANDITON “deep dive” features a conversation with SHARON D. JOHNSON, Ph.D. script and story consultant to PBS MASTERPIECE. Dr. Johnson describes how her experiences as cultural historian, screenwriter, and academic with background in depth psychology contributes to bringing authenticity to the presence and stories of Georgiana Lambe (Sanditon) and other people of color in historical drama. The podcast explores:1. Racial representation and authenticity in historical drama2. Facing uncomfortable truths in period adaptations3. The collaborative process of inclusive storytellingAUDIO NOTE: There are some audio blips on the guest speaker’s track due to a weak WiFi connection. There’s also soft jingling sounds (jewelry). There’s still much of our fascinating conversation with Dr. Johnson included in the podcast for the enjoyment of our listeners.TIME STAMPS::58 Recap of SANDITON Seasons 1 and 22:30 Sharon Johnson, Ph.D. bio3:52 MASTERPIECE -- combining literature, film, depth psychology culture, race5:34 Diversity and Representation in MASTERPIECE (historical drama)6:46 Georgiana Lambe (and the Slave Trade) -- Keeping the Story Honest8:11 Cowrie Shells, Sons of Africa, Abolition (Cultural Authenticity)12:00 Psychology and Storytelling12:48 Diversity and Uncomfortable Truths15:42 Jane Austen, Abolitionism, and Georgiana Lambe19:35 Sugar Boycott21:23 Impact and Authenticity (Working with MASTERPIECE executive producer Susanne Simpson)25:14 Black Women's Hair and Historical Drama28:00 Music28:34 Regency England, Race, Womanhood, Wealth and Society33:50 Sugar Boycott and Sons of Africa44:03 Lightning RoundPart 1/2 of our PBS MASTERPIECE Sanditon “deep dive” features a conversation with actress Crystal Clarke who portrays Georgiana Lambe in the series. More information and podcast link available here.-----STAY ENAGED WITH HISTORICAL DRAMA WITH THE BOSTON SISTERS®ENJOY⁠ past podcasts and bonus episodes⁠SIGN UP⁠ for our mailing listSUPPORT this podcast ⁠ SHOP THE PODCAST⁠ on our affiliate bookstoreBuy us a Coffee! You can support by buying a coffee ☕ here — ⁠buymeacoffee.com/historicaldramasisters⁠Thank you for listening!