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Legendary filmmaker, Emmy-nominated and NAACP Image Award nominated producer, and visual storyteller Coodie Simmons calls into The Justin Thomas Show for an exclusive interview. For decades, Coodie has documented culture from the inside, capturing pivotal moments in music, entertainment, and beyond. Best known as the co-director of the groundbreaking Netflix documentary jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy, he earned a Primetime Emmy Award nomination, while the series also received a NAACP Image Award nomination. He is also the co-creator of the celebrated ESPN 30 for 30 documentary Benji and the award-winning music video for Kanye West’s “Through the Wire,” which received The Source Award for Video of the Year. In this conversation, Coodie reflects on his journey from aspiring comedian to acclaimed filmmaker, the power of authentic storytelling, the moments that shaped his career, and what it takes to recognize history while it’s happening. He also discusses his creative philosophy, the evolution of visual media, his experience directing iconic projects including Through the Wire and Culo, and the lessons he’s learned from documenting some of the most influential figures in modern culture. This is an insightful, candid, and inspiring conversation with a filmmaker whose work has left a lasting impact on music, film, and storytelling.
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