• The Legacy of Octavia Butler

  • Nov 13 2024
  • Length: 46 mins
  • Podcast

The Legacy of Octavia Butler

  • Summary

  • This conversation delves into the profound impact of Octavia Butler's work, particularly her exploration of identity, legacy, and the human condition. It highlights the importance of imagination in shaping our realities and the necessity for confronting historical trauma through storytelling. Brandon Jacob Jenkins joins us to discuss the adaptation of Butler's 'Kindred' and the complexities of relationships within her narratives, the challenges in writing and adapting in Hollywood, and our need to expand past our fixed perceptions in society.

    Series Links:

    Interview with Brand Jacob Jenkins

    Read: The Book of Martha Kindred

    Connect: Jacquees Thomas @_ThatsPeace

    Join the collective writing community BLKWritersRoom.com

    Learn More: OctaviaButler.com

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