How Janet Mock Became a Hollywood Force and Game-Changer

After becoming a writer, director and producer on FX's 'Pose,' Janet Mock has gone on to do the same thing for several other shows and even signed a groundbreaking Netflix deal. With 'Pose' in its final season, the history-maker talked about moving from journalism to working in television and film, gatekeeping, the future of accurate representation, her upcoming projects and more.

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On Opening Act, some of Black Hollywood faves recount stories from their very first gig, big or small, and share how that single opportunity made them who they are today. Opening Act is a podcast hosted by Shadow And Act’s Deputy Editor, Trey Mangum and features behind-the-scenes stories of how these actors got introduced into film and television.