On this edition of the Rex Chapman Show with Hopkins, the hosts are joined by TCM host, Ben Mankiewicz. Ben talks about his famous family, future projects, and Season 4 of his podcast "The Plot Thickens" - out October 25th centering on the story of Pam Grier as only she can tell it. Her sudden stardom, her iconic roles, her fights against the system. It’s a story of bravery, both onscreen and off. It’s a story about race in Hollywood and race in America.
05:00 - Ben's famous grandfather is the topic of 2020 film "Mank"
18:00 - Ben started his career as a television reporter in SC
23:30 - Ben went to Tufts because he was caught up in college rankings and was afraid to go to school in New York.
27:15 - Ben is one of the creators of Young Turks
34:00 - You have to give up music or movies forever, which one do you choose?
39:00 - The Plot Thickens is launching Season 4 on Pam Grier
44:45 - Podcasting as a collaborative art
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