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EP. 1871: Screenwriter Rich Figel (I Gotta Be Me: The Musical)
Matthew Toffolo interviewed Rich Figel about his screenplay "I Gotta Be Me," a political musical feature film. Rich described the story as a David versus Goliath tale, with a punk rocker protagonist battling a corporate giant reminiscent of Donald Trump. He discussed the script's origins, its themes of repackaging and corporate influence, and its connection to the punk rock movement of the 70s and 80s. Rich shared his background, growing up in New Jersey and living in New York before moving to Hawaii, and how his experiences informed the script. He recounted the screenplay's history…
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