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Suzan-Lori Parks

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Suzan-Lori Parks at an event for Native Son (2019)
The "mindFLUX" teaser video provides a preview of the film's content and style. Richard Foreman and his groundbreaking experimental art are mirrored by fast paced cuts and the exciting cultural backdrop of late '60s and '70s from which many prominent artists interviewed for the film emerged. The film will build on the teaser's presentation with animation, advance motion graphics and integrated media.
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MindFlux (2010)
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Suzan-Lori Parks was born on 10 May 1963 in Kentucky, USA. She is a producer and writer, known for Genius (2017), Fast X (2023) and The United States vs. Billie Holiday (2021). She has been married to Christian Konopka since 2017. They have one child. She was previously married to Paul Oscher.
BornMay 10, 1963
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BornMay 10, 1963
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      • 1 win & 4 nominations total

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    Kelvin Harrison Jr. and Aaron Pierre in Genius (2017)
    Genius
    8.2
    TV Series
    • Producer(showrunner)
    Charlize Theron, Vin Diesel, Jason Statham, Jordana Brewster, Sung Kang, Brie Larson, Ludacris, Jason Momoa, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, John Cena, Alan Ritchson, Nathalie Emmanuel, and Daniela Melchior in Fast X (2023)
    Fast X
    5.7
    • Additional Crew
    • 2023
    Andra Day in The United States vs. Billie Holiday (2021)
    The United States vs. Billie Holiday
    6.3
    • Writer
    • 2021
    Ashton Sanders in Native Son (2019)
    Native Son
    5.7
    • Writer
    • 2019

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    Producer

    • Kelvin Harrison Jr. and Aaron Pierre in Genius (2017)
      Genius
      8.2
      TV Series
      • executive producer (showrunner)
      • 2017–2021

    Writer

    • Kelvin Harrison Jr. and Aaron Pierre in Genius (2017)
      Genius
      8.2
      TV Series
      • created by
      • written by
      • story by (creator)
      • 2021
    • Andra Day in The United States vs. Billie Holiday (2021)
      The United States vs. Billie Holiday
      6.3
      • screenplay by
      • 2021
    • Ashton Sanders in Native Son (2019)
      Native Son
      5.7
      • adaptation
      • 2019
    • Princess Anosike and Jerome Shaw in Topdog/Underdog (2018)
      Topdog/Underdog
      Short
      • based on the play by
      • 2018
    • The Making of Plus One (2010)
      The Making of Plus One
      5.8
      • devised in collaboration with
      • 2010
    • Halle Berry in Their Eyes Were Watching God (2005)
      Their Eyes Were Watching God
      6.4
      TV Movie
      • teleplay
      • 2005
    • Theresa Randle in Girl 6 (1996)
      Girl 6
      5.3
      • written by
      • 1996

    Additional Crew

    • Charlize Theron, Vin Diesel, Jason Statham, Jordana Brewster, Sung Kang, Brie Larson, Ludacris, Jason Momoa, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, John Cena, Alan Ritchson, Nathalie Emmanuel, and Daniela Melchior in Fast X (2023)
      Fast X
      5.7
      • additional literary material
      • 2023
    • Burning Ice (2010)
      Burning Ice
      6.2
      • voyager
      • 2010
    • In-development projects at IMDbPro

    Videos3

    Why 'Native Son' Is Still Relevant Today
    Interview 5:04
    Why 'Native Son' Is Still Relevant Today
    "mindFLUX: a film about Richard Foreman"
    Trailer 3:16
    "mindFLUX: a film about Richard Foreman"
    "mindFLUX: a film about Richard Foreman"
    Trailer 3:16
    "mindFLUX: a film about Richard Foreman"
    'Native Son' Screenwriter's Eye-Opening Life Advice
    Video 1:26
    'Native Son' Screenwriter's Eye-Opening Life Advice

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    • Born
      • May 10, 1963
      • Kentucky, USA
    • Spouses
        Christian Konopka2017 - present (1 child)
    • Other works
      "Topdog/Underdog," an original comedy, written by Suzan-Lori Parks, directed by George C. Wolfe, with Yasiin Bey (in his Broadway debut, portraying Booth) and Jeffrey Wright (portraying Lincoln), on Broadway at the Ambassador Theater, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. (175 total performances, including 31 previews beginning March 12, 2002)
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      On April 8, 2002, she became the first African-American woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for her play Topdog/Underdog.
    • Quotes
      Someone yelled at me once, 'You never write about yourself.' People used to get so mad at me for that. But my definition of myself is completely up for grabs. I'm everywhere, just like we all are.
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        Plays that deal with sexism and race

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