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Date and Location
November 5, 2025
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET
L-166
Betsy Pearlman
From GQ to the Oscars | American Fiction Writer and Academy Award Winner: Cord Jefferson
Join the Institute of Politics for a conversation with Cord Jefferson, Academy Award–winning writer and director of American Fiction. Jefferson will discuss his journey from journalism to filmmaking and how storytelling can challenge perceptions, spark empathy, and drive social change. Don’t miss this special event exploring the power of narrative to shape culture and conversation!
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Speakers and Presenters
Cord Jefferson, Award-winning Writer & Director ('American Fiction')
Organizer
Institute of Politics (IOP)