NYC Greenlights Her

The Brian Lehrer Show | Jan 25, 2018

Julie Menin, commissioner of Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, discusses a city project called #GreenlightHer, a competition between women screenwriters, which the city hopes will address the under representation of women in the film and television industry.  She’s joined by participants Patty Carey-Perazzo, screenwriter of "Half Life," and Robin Rose Singer, screenwriter of "Maturity." Watch and vote for your favorite pilot here.

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