Tori Reid Talks to the Iconic Nikki Giovanni

By Patrick A. Howell, Tori ReidNovember 1, 2019

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    Tori Reid, Hollywood insider and producer, visits with poet Nikki Giovanni to discuss her life and thoughts on the future, humanity, politics, and the highs and lows of it all.  Giovanni is arguably one of the greatest living American poets, as well as a beloved activist and educator.  On this special show, Giovanni shares her thoughts on our current political climate, the Global International African Arts Movement, and her report card to God about humankind. 


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    Executive Producer: Patrick A. Howell


    Executive Producer: Tom Lutz


    Producer: Tori Reid


    Sound Mixer and Cinematographer: Trevon Facey


    Audio Engineer and Editor: William Broughton


    Music:


    Intro – “Consumer” from “The Year of 11 Project”


    Outro – Produced by Stereo Mixtrumental




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    Part 2 of Tori's conversation with Nikki Giovanni


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    Part 3 of Tori's conversation with Nikki Giovanni


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    Patrick A. Howell is the co-founder of the Caribbean Community of Venture Capitalists fund and Global Market IQ and still believes in the best of humanity and knows that he can do anything he sets his mind to because, well, he has.

    Tori Reid is a Los Angeles-based producer, creative executive and Hollywood insider. She has worked practically in every aspect of the television and film industry, both in front and behind the camera. She is also the CEO and co-founder of Victory & Noble, a storytelling company, and also a new channel debuting on LARB this winter. 

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