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Benjamin Kuffuor in conversation with Jonny Wright

Talking about his career as a writer for theatre, film and TV.
29th September, 2021
'There are certain instances where I think your ethnicity is key as to why you’re in the room in the first place. But I think if you represent a version of it that perhaps is too ‘confrontational’, I want to say, or perceived as such, it could be very difficult for you.'
Benjamin Kuffuor

Benjamin Kuffuor

Benjamin Kuffuor is currently developing scripts for theatre, film and TV.

Jonny Wright

Jonny Wright

Jonny Wright is a writer for screen and stage.

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