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Legendary Black Film Producer Talks New Movie Set in Ancient Africa
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8:21Now PlayingDavid Massey made history in 1992 as the first-ever black producer, to be nominated for an Oscar for a live-action short film. He has successfully produced and directed several films and television shows.
Now, he's telling a story about Africa that hasn't been told before in his new short film, "Passage." Its story set in 1600 west Africa that takes viewers on a journey through the eyes of a village leader.
Massey joined “Start Your Day”’ with host Mike Hill to talk about the production and story behind his latest work.
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