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Mara Brock Akil (born May 27, 1970) is an American television producer, screenwriter and director. She became the youngest African American female showrunner and executive producer when she created the sitcom Girlfriends (2000–2008), airing on UPN and The CW, and the first African American female showrunner to have two series simultaneously on broadcast network television when she created ...
Mara Brock Akil is a TV and film producer, writer and creator, known for shows like The Game, Being Mary Jane and Black Lightning. She is married to Salim Akil and has two sons. See her biography, awards, credits and photos on IMDb.
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Sep 11, 2020 · Mara Brock Akil on the Everlasting Influence of. Girlfriends. The series was a game-changing sitcom that centered on the diverse stories of dynamic Black women. Twenty years later, its impact is ...
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Mar 7, 2024 · Pittman and Harris join Lovie Simone and Michael Cooper Jr. in the adaptation of Judy Blume's novel about two Black teens' first love. Pittman plays Justin's mother, a corporate executive, and Harris plays his father, a restauranteur.
Oct 14, 2022 · Learn how Mara Brock Akil, a Northwestern alum and prolific TV creator, broke barriers and changed narratives for Black women on screen. Watch her dialogue with Dean E. Patrick Johnson and hear her career journey, lessons, and vision.
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Dec 20, 2023 · The TV creator praises the 1994 show as a beacon for what was possible for her to create one day. She shares how the series depicted teenage angst with honesty and cinematic choices.
Mara Brock Akil is a TV writer, producer and creator of shows like Girlfriends, The Game and Being Mary Jane. She is married to Salim Akil and has two sons. Learn more about her career, awards and trivia on IMDb.
