Behind every jaw-dropping action sequence are the professionals risking everything without the spotlight. Today, we are joined by three of the industry's busiest stunt performers, coordinators, and agents.

Links mentioned:

- Angela Meryl's ⁠Instagram⁠

- Eddie Perez's Instagram

- Noelle Kim's Instagram

The transcript for this episode will be available the day following the airdate.⁠

The Women of Color Unite Podcast is produced by Nwabata Nnani and edited by Lauren Bonett. It’s hosted by Cheryl L. Bedford and Nicci Freeman.

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Music by Oh Yeah featuring Nyuta

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Bill Duke is an award-winning actor, director, producer, and humanitarian whose career has shaped American film and television for over five decades. Known for his commanding on-screen presence in classics like Predator, Commando, and American Gigolo, Duke is equally celebrated behind the camera, directing landmark projects such as Deep Cover, A Rage in Harlem, and Sister Act 2. A pioneer of Black storytelling in Hollywood, he has championed representation, mentored emerging filmmakers, and founded the Duke Media Foundation to equip young people with media and financial literacy skills. His contributions have earned him numerous honors, including recognition from the Directors Guild of America and appointments to national arts commissions. A true multi-hyphenate, Bill Duke continues to influence culture through his creative work, advocacy, and commitment to empowering future generations.

Links mentioned:

- Bill Duke's Instagram

- Menace Trailer

- Commando Trailer

- Short Film Trailer

The transcript for this episode will be available the day following the airdate.⁠

The Women of Color Unite Podcast is produced by Nwabata Nnani and edited by Lauren Bonett. It’s hosted by Cheryl L. Bedford and Nicci Freeman.

If you want to submit responses to any of our episodes - either written or a voice note - you can send them to ⁠⁠⁠podcast@wocunite.com⁠⁠⁠.

Find out more about Women of Color Unite: ⁠⁠⁠https://wocunite.org⁠⁠⁠

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In today’s episode, we’re bringing you an extraordinary lineup of trailblazing directors whose vision, craft, and boundary-breaking work have shaped film and television for decades. These storytellers haven’t just created iconic films and TV—they’ve opened doors, shifted culture, and inspired future generations of filmmakers.

The transcript for this episode will be available the day following the airdate.⁠

Links mentioned:

• Oz Scott Instagram

• Matty Rich's Instagram

The Women of Color Unite Podcast is produced by Nwabata Nnani and edited by Lauren Bonett. It’s hosted by Cheryl L. Bedford and Nicci Freeman.

If you want to submit responses to any of our episodes - either written or a voice note - you can send them to ⁠⁠podcast@wocunite.com⁠⁠.

Find out more about Women of Color Unite: ⁠⁠https://wocunite.org⁠⁠

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Music by Oh Yeah featuring Nyuta

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