26 April 2024 - The Stories That Must Be Told
Today I present an amazing conversation with Lindsay Law. Lindsay retired from a career as an executive producer and President of Fox Searchlight Pictures to become a novelist. Lindsay and I discuss the story of "Boys Don't Cry," why we need more gay people in media, and the magic of Vermont.
REFERENCES:
REFERENCES:
Lindsay’s personal website: https://www.lindsaylaw.net/
Follow Lindsay on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindsay.law/
“The Orphan from Shepherds Keep:” https://www.amazon.com/Orphan-Shepherds-Keep-Intertwined-Rightful/dp/B0CXYPYX23
- (00:00) - Opening credits
- (00:37) - Show opening
- (01:37) - Introducing Lindsay Law
- (04:26) - Choosing stories for American Playhouse
- (07:40) - Good storytelling has an impact
- (11:57) - Boys Don't Cry
- (18:32) - Introducing the world to gay people
- (24:48) - Why wouldn't these stories be on TV?
- (29:33) - We are all in a 10 percent category
- (31:50) - The truth cannot be generic
- (35:02) - Characters live inside your identity
- (40:00) - Good storytelling has a real atmosphere
- (47:50) - Stories about healing
- (52:09) - Characters lead to the story
- (54:57) - Writing longhand vs. on a computer
- (58:18) - Finance who people are, not what they can pitch
- (01:04:07) - How to find Lindsay
- (01:06:55) - Show closing
- (01:08:26) - Closing credits
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