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“There is a privilege in American society to being male and being white, and I think it's hard for white males to understand that privilege, because we've never experienced the opposite. When I sought out mentors to try to move forward, there were white males in virtually every position from which I was seeking mentorship. There was a natural simpatico or natural comfort. And so if you believe that's true, and I believe it's true, then we have to change that. We have to try to equalize opportunity and privilege.”

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John Landgraf, born on May 20, 1962, is an accomplished television producer with extensive experience in the industry. He has made a significant impact as an executive producer on several popular television series. more

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