JOLENE PURDY is an actress known for her work on “Orange Is the New Black,” “Donnie Darko” and “Under the Dome.”
We talk about her bi-racial roots and getting her start in the entertainment industry. She talks about Hollywood diversity issues and how she often gets told she’s “not diverse enough.” We discuss her acting journey in TV and film, her personal discovery, and expanding her horizons in a tough industry.
This is a two part episode–stay tuned for part two next week!
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Daniel Marcha: @marchamakesmovies
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