Season 301 Episode 10181
S2 E18 - Courage and Community: Kerry David’s Fight Against Injustice
Award-Winning Filmmaker Kerry David Shares the Power of Courageous Action in Her Latest Documentary, Now Open for Investment on WeFunder http://s4g.biz/03oct24 In today's episode, Kerry David shared her experience transitioning from working at Paramount Pictures and with Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman to starting her own production company and directing impactful documentaries. Kerry discussed her latest project, "Open Secret," which explores systemic abuse in North Carolina schools and the courage of community members who fought against the corruption that enabled it. Kerry emphasized her superpower of leaning into fear, recounting a challenging decision to change filming locations for safety during her previous project, demonstrating her ability to balance courage with prudence. The episode highlighted Kerry's initiative in founding the nonprofit Over and Above Africa, which supports anti-poaching efforts and raises awareness through film. Kerry explained her decision to use crowdfunding on WeFunder for her latest film to involve and empower communities nationwide to tackle systemic issues beyond North Carolina. http://superpowers4good.com
