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  • Nicole Avant Wants You to Stop Whining

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    Story by Mikey O'Connell
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    Acclaimed producer Nicole Avant reflects on Jacquie Avant's legacy, her new book, and the political climate post-midterms, all while making moves with Netflix and Tyler Perry's 'The Six Triple Eight'.
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    • Avant says filmmaker Tyler Perry was open to her notes on 'The Six Triple Eight,' despite his reputation for creative control, quickly incorporating her feedback into the film.
    • Avant's memoir 'Think You'll Be Happy' grapples with the tragic death of her mother Jacquie Avant, aiming to shift the focus to the full, meaningful life she lived rather than the shocking circumstances of her passing.
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    Nicole Avant, Jacqueline Avant, Clarence Avant, Quincy Jones, Rashida Jones, Peggy Lipton, Al B. Sure!, El DeBarge, Barry White, Alex Haley, Democratic Party, Netflix, The Six Triple Eight, Roots, Think You'll Be Happy: Moving Through Grief With Grit, Grace, and Gratitude, The Black Godfather, Hot Frosty
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Nicole Avant Wants You to Stop Whining

The Hollywood Reporter
Story by Mikey O'Connell
from The Hollywood Reporter
Image from The Hollywood Reporter
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Acclaimed producer Nicole Avant reflects on Jacquie Avant's legacy, her new book, and the political climate post-midterms, all while making moves with Netflix and Tyler Perry's 'The Six Triple Eight'.
beat sheet
  • Avant says filmmaker Tyler Perry was open to her notes on 'The Six Triple Eight,' despite his reputation for creative control, quickly incorporating her feedback into the film.
  • Avant's memoir 'Think You'll Be Happy' grapples with the tragic death of her mother Jacquie Avant, aiming to shift the focus to the full, meaningful life she lived rather than the shocking circumstances of her passing.
call sheet
Nicole Avant, Jacqueline Avant, Clarence Avant, Quincy Jones, Rashida Jones, Peggy Lipton, Al B. Sure!, El DeBarge, Barry White, Alex Haley, Democratic Party, Netflix, The Six Triple Eight, Roots, Think You'll Be Happy: Moving Through Grief With Grit, Grace, and Gratitude, The Black Godfather, Hot Frosty
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