Tim Story: "Shaft’’
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WEB EXCLUSIVE: Director Tim Story on reviving the "Shaft" franchise starring Samuel L. Jackson.
Joining writing forces with Kenya Barris, director Tim Story visits The Treatment to talk reviving the "Shaft" franchise starring Samuel L. Jackson. Portraying a story involving John Shaft's adult son, Story discusses trying to bridge the generational gap between Shaft Sr. and Jr. to reflect a modern perspective all while preserving the essence of the classic character, staying as far away from parody as possible.