Watch: Oscars red carpet with Cord Jefferson

Oscar winner Cord Jefferson discusses his journalism career and being a Black man in Hollywood.

Mar 11, 2024

Cord Jefferson is an accomplished television writer and producer known for his work on shows like “Watchmen” and “Succession.” On Sunday night at the 2024 Academy Awards ceremony, Jefferson won his first Oscar, for his adaption of “American Fiction.” We caught up with the writer/director on the red carpet to discuss his journey to directing his first movie.

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