Dr. Ibram X. Kendi Describes ‘Forever’ Creator Mara Brock Akil as ‘Joy Personified’
On June 5, the IndieWire Honors Spring 2025 ceremony will celebrate the creators and stars responsible for some of the most impressive and engaging work of this TV season. Curated and selected by IndieWire’s editorial team, IndieWire Honors is a celebration of the creators, artisans, and performers behind television well worth toasting. In the days leading up to the event, IndieWire is showcasing their work with new interviews and tributes from their peers.
Below, Dr. Ibram X. Kendi reveals the personal qualities that make “Forever” creator Mara Brock Akil a star professional worthy of the Visionary Award at IndieWire Honors.
I had the opportunity to executive produce alongside Mara Brock Akil our award-winning Netflix documentary, “Stamped from the Beginning,” directed by Roger Ross Williams. I had the opportunity to travel around the world with Mara to promote our film. I had the opportunity to be a witness to Mara Brock Akil.
Below, Dr. Ibram X. Kendi reveals the personal qualities that make “Forever” creator Mara Brock Akil a star professional worthy of the Visionary Award at IndieWire Honors.
I had the opportunity to executive produce alongside Mara Brock Akil our award-winning Netflix documentary, “Stamped from the Beginning,” directed by Roger Ross Williams. I had the opportunity to travel around the world with Mara to promote our film. I had the opportunity to be a witness to Mara Brock Akil.
- 5/30/2025
- by Ibram X. Kendi
- Indiewire
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