
Rewriting Hollywood
An award-winning podcast featuring candid conversations about inclusion and social impact in Hollywood, hosted by Jared Milrad, who worked for President Obama and founded Movikarma, a nonprofit organization supported by Warner Bros. Discovery and Lionsgate that empowers underrepresented creative talent. Jared interviews acclaimed directors, writers, actors, producers and other changemaking creatives who are breaking barriers and overcoming adversity to have their stories told and voices heard. Join the conversation on Rewriting Hollywood to empower inclusive, impactful storytellers and harness the power of story for good.
Podcasting since 2020 • 147 episodes
Rewriting Hollywood
Latest Episodes
Hilal Sezgin: THE ALL IS ONE, Animal Ethics, and Human Rights
Jared Milrad sits down with Muslim-German writer and journalist, Hilal Sezgin, to discuss her feature film, THE ALL IS ONE, winner of our 2023 A Show For Social Change Film Festival’s Social Impact Award. THE ALL IS ONE is a narrati...
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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30:10

Ria Salway & Claire Sullivan: FENCELINE, “Cancer Alley,” and Science Communication Through Storytelling
Jared Milrad interviews directors and Ogden Honors students at Louisiana State University, Ria Salway and Claire Sullivan, about their documentary feature film, FENCELINE, winner of our 2023 A Show For Social Change Film Festival’s Best Non-Fic...
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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23:28

Erica Travia: ARCADE, Mental Health, and 2-D Animation
Jared Milrad sits down with filmmaker and visual development artist Erica Travia to talk about her animated short film, ARCADE, winner of our 2023 A Show For Social Change Film Festival’s Creativity Award. ARCADE explores the topic ...
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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17:37

Bruce Cohen & Tonia Davis: RUSTIN, Queer Representation, and Hidden Histories
Jared Milrad speaks with film, television, and theater producer, Bruce Cohen, and film producer and co-head of Higher Ground Productions, Tonia Davis, about their new film, RUSTIN. Directed by George C. Wolfe, RUSTIN follows the life of Bayard ...
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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26:31

Matthew Lopez: RED, WHITE & ROYAL BLUE, Representation, and Sharing Your Story
Jared Milrad sits down with Tony Award-winning writer/director Matthew Lopez about his directorial debut, RED, WHITE & ROYAL BLUE, which tells the story of a transatlantic romance that develops between the son of an American President and B...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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40:05
