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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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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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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.
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...
- Eric Deggans
John Ridley is a novelist, screenwriter, playwright, and commentator. He wrote the Oscar-winning film 12 Years a Slave and the TV show Barbershop.
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Nov 21, 2020 · When the screenwriter John Ridley pitched “The Other History of the DC Universe,” a five-part comic book series that looks at pivotal events through the perspectives of several...
