How to Be a Better Human
How to challenge conventional wisdom -- and change any industry (with Franklin Leonard)
Jan 18, 2021
Franklin Leonard, Founder and CEO of The Black List, dives into the transformative impact of his platform on Hollywood. He discusses challenging conventional wisdom and how it can reshape entire industries. Leonard highlights the importance of amplifying marginalized voices and the necessity for ongoing assessment of representation in film. He emphasizes individual action for advocacy and how audiences can influence change, making the film industry both more equitable and profitable through diverse storytelling.
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- Challenging conventional wisdom in industries can lead to a more equitable and meritocratic system that focuses on quality and diversity.
- Questioning prevailing norms and assumptions is essential to push for positive change and promote fairness and equal opportunities.
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The Black List: Catalyzing Change in Hollywood
Franklin Leonard created the Black List, a compilation of unproduced screenplays loved by Hollywood insiders, to challenge the conventional wisdom in the film industry. By featuring scripts on the list, powerful individuals recognized the consensus of quality and prompted the production of once unsellable projects. This success challenged deeply ingrained biases, such as the belief that films about black people or women over forty don't sell. Leonard emphasizes that diversity and inclusion not only have moral value but also lead to greater profitability. The Black List has created a more equitable and meritocratic system that focuses on the quality of the script, revolutionizing the industry.
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