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John Ridley IV (born October 1, 1964) is an American screenwriter, television director, novelist, and showrunner, known for 12 Years a Slave, for which he won an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.
John Ridley is an award-winning filmmaker and author, known for 12 Years a Slave, American Crime, and Guerrilla. IMDb provides his biography, credits, awards, photos, videos, and contact info.
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John Ridley is a novelist, screenwriter, playwright, and commentator. He wrote the Oscar-winning film 12 Years a Slave and the TV show Barbershop.
- October 1, 1964
Aug 13, 2022 · Ridley, a Black man who has focused much of his work on exploring the intersection of race, prejudice, privilege and oppression, says he wanted to show how systemic bias led to poor, often...
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Mar 22, 2024 · The Oscar winners discuss their Netflix film Shirley, which honors the life and legacy of the first Black woman to run for president. They also share their views on politics, entertainment and the 2024 election.
Dec 2, 2020 · 'The Other History of the DC Universe' by Oscar winner John Ridley features superheroes of color, including Black Lightning. He's also at work on a new comic series starring a Black Batman.
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John Ridley is an American film director, actor, and writer, known for his work on 12 Years a Slave, Three Kings, and Red Tails. He has also written novels, comics, and plays, and hosted several TV shows and podcasts.
