Rising Through Adversity: Natalie Jasmine Harris - A Journey to Sundance

In this riveting episode of Sista Brunch, join Fanshen as she sits down with the exceptional Natalie Jasmine Harris, whose early journey through film and activism has carved a path from NYU to Sundance. Hear the inspiring story of how Harris turned the challenges of the pandemic into a springboard for success, leading her compelling short film "Grace" to critical acclaim. Discover the drive and passion behind her work, her commitment to portraying queer stories, and how she navigates the industry as a young, Black filmmaker. Tune in to learn about her process, the pivotal moments of her career, and her advice for nurturing one's inner child through storytelling. Don't forget to leave us a review and follow @SistaBrunchPodcast on Instagram for more updates on powerful stories in entertainment and media.
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TruJuLo's founder is Fanshen Cox. She is a Black, Jamaican, Cherokee, Blackfeet and Danish playwright, producer, executive producer, actor and development executive working in Hollywood. She spent 7 years traveling across the country presenting her one-woman show One Drop of Love (www.onedropofl...) and worked as a producer and development executive at Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's production company, Pearl Street Films, for 6 years. Fanshen is the co-author of the Inclusion Rider, along with Kalpana Kotagal and Color of Change.
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