EXCLUSIVE:SelmafilmmakerAva DuVernayis hoping to make a television series about Los Angeles first Black mayor,Tom Bradley.
DuVernay revealed her desire on Gladwells new podcast, which he is launching withBlack-ishcreatorKenya Barris.
The duo are launchingThe Unusual Suspects with Kenya Barris and Malcolm Gladwelltomorrow viaAudible.
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Ive been working on this book about Tom Bradley, said Gladwell.
I know you have and Ive been tracking that thing.
Thats mine, DuVernay replied.
Gates resigned shortly after the 1992 riots and Bradley retired in 1993.
[Bradley] is interesting… because hes a man who was not permitted any freedom.
Tom Bradley could never say whatever the hell he wanted to, right?
DuVernay said she knew there was a TV series in Gladwells book as soon as she heard about it.
That is either an ongoing series or a limited series.
Thats how I would do it, right?
It was the story of Los Angeles through the eyes of Bradley, through his life and his career.
Then you have Gates there.
You need someone whos, felt the Ghetto Bird going overhead.
Youve got to have someone from LA.
You have to have someone who has experience with doing these incredible, in depth, dramatic pieces.
I dont know who else youre looking at.
Im just telling you.
Im making my pitch right now, she added.
