A Conversation with John Ridley

On Story gives viewers an inside look at the creative process behind some of our most popular and beloved movies and television shows. All episodes feature recorded conversations between acclaimed and award-winning screenwriters, TV creators, and filmmakers from the Austin Film Festival's annual conference and year round events.

Season 5 Episode 3 | 26m 46s | CC

John Ridley reflects on his beginnings and the inspirations that have shaped his approach to screenwriting, with a special look into his journey adapting the Academy Award®-winning script for 12 YEARS A SLAVE. Accompanied by Alex Clark’s short film, SIREN, about two ambulance paramedics faced with an emergency that’s out of this world.

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