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Screenwriter Nakia Stephens Discusses Short Film ‘Della Mae’
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February 4, 2022
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14:37Now PlayingWhen it comes to a positive portrayal of Black people on screen, representation matters.
Award-winning screenwriter Nakia Stephens is the founder of the screenwriting label “Damn Write Originals.” One of their most recent productions is a touching award-winning short film called “Della Mae.”
The short film centers on a special friendship between the retired and recently widowed Della Mae, and her granddaughter Paige, who is determined to encourage Della to pursue an old dream.
Stephens joins Marc Lamont Hill on “Black News Tonight” to discuss the film and more.
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