A conversation with Reuben Cannon, the first Black casting director. How he got his start in casting, brought now-iconic talents to the screen, broke boundaries in the industry, and why he ultimately decided to shift into producing.
Guests: Kim Taylor-Coleman, casting director; Reuben Cannon, casting director and producer.
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