From Film to Television: ‘Queen Sugar’ Director, with Philly roots, Reflects
Ayoka Chenzira had already worked in film for 40 years, but a call from Ava DuVernay opened what was once a closed, heavily guarded door to new forms of storytelling.
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Candice Norwood is a breaking news reporter at The 19th, previously covering politics for PBS NewsHour, Governing magazine, and Bloomberg News. She focuses on state, local, and national political coverage.
Ayoka Chenzira had already worked in film for 40 years, but a call from Ava DuVernay opened what was once a closed, heavily guarded door to new forms of storytelling.