Chapter

Balancing Artistic and Commercial Decisions in Filmmaking
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08:18 - 11:25 (03:06)

The interviewee discusses the balance between commercial and artistic decisions in filmmaking, as well as the impact of winning an award.

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Halle Berry reflects on her win for Best Actress at the Oscars and how it related to her portraying Dorothy Dandridge in a previous role.
08:18 - 09:40 (01:21)
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Halle Berry
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Halle Berry reflects on her win for Best Actress at the Oscars and how it related to her portraying Dorothy Dandridge in a previous role. She feels it was a mission she was carrying out and that it was bigger than just her.

Chapter
Balancing Artistic and Commercial Decisions in Filmmaking
Episode
"Halle Berry"
Podcast
SmartLess
Host Jason speaks with an Academy Award-winning guest about how winning the award didn't bring better opportunities in terms of the scripts she received post-award.
09:40 - 10:37 (00:57)
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Film industry
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Host Jason speaks with an Academy Award-winning guest about how winning the award didn't bring better opportunities in terms of the scripts she received post-award.

Chapter
Balancing Artistic and Commercial Decisions in Filmmaking
Episode
"Halle Berry"
Podcast
SmartLess
Ava DuVernay reflects on the lack of opportunities for people of color in Hollywood despite her award-winning success, and emphasizes the importance of acknowledging the different meanings awards hold for different people.
10:37 - 11:25 (00:47)
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Ava DuVernay
Summary

Ava DuVernay reflects on the lack of opportunities for people of color in Hollywood despite her award-winning success, and emphasizes the importance of acknowledging the different meanings awards hold for different people.

Chapter
Balancing Artistic and Commercial Decisions in Filmmaking
Episode
"Halle Berry"
Podcast
SmartLess