American Democracy and the Black American Film Industry: A Discussion with Juanita Ingram, Producer and Creator of The Expat International Ingrams Featured on Amazon Prime

In this episode, Alexanderia Haidara, host of Global Take has a thoughtful discussion with Juanita Ingram.   She is an award-winning attorney, television producer, filmmaker, and actress. Mrs. Ingram is the hit producer of her new reality TV show, The Expat International Ingrams, featured on Amazon Prime.   The show is a reality documentary series that sheds light on Mrs. Ingram’s journey from corporate attorney to stay-at-home wife while living and traveling with her children in another country.  The show follows her life abroad and how her family adapts to living in a new culture while dealing with everyday challenges.  Juanita discusses how Black American films affect how black people throughout the African diaspora are treated abroad.  We explore how the black film industry plays a role in influencing US foreign policy and promoting American democracy abroad.  Do the images of Black Americans on television shows and movies affect how Asians view and treat black people in their own countries? Join our discussion online with Global Take!

Bio:

Juanita, the President, Founder, and Executive Producer of PURPOSE Productions, is originally from Chattanooga, Tennessee, where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Tennessee State University. Juanita received her MBA and Juris Doctorate degrees from the University of Memphis.

She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., The Links Incorporated Circle City Chapter, and the American Bar Association. Not to forget she is a loving wife and mother of two, currently residing in the United States of America.