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'Black Lightning'; Quentin Tarantino's woes; Fantasy Movie League
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Episode 17801
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'Black Lightning'; Quentin Tarantino's woes; Fantasy Movie League

Salim Akil, creator of the CW series, "Black Lightning," says black superheroes are needed more than ever; after Uma Thurman accused Tarantino of abusing her and putting her at risk on a movie set, will his next film proceed as planned?; hardcore movie fans now have a fantasy league of their own.

Black Lightning -- "The Resurrection" -- Image BLK101H_BTS_0014.jpg -- Pictured (L-R): Executive Producer Salim Akil and Cress Williams as Jefferson Pierce -- Photo: Mark Hill/The CW -- © 2018 The CW Network, LLC. All rights reserved.
"Black Lightning" Executive Producer Salim Akil and Cress Williams as Jefferson Pierce.
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Salim Akil, creator of the CW series, "Black Lightning," says black superheroes are needed more than ever; after Uma Thurman accused Tarantino of abusing her and putting her at risk on a movie set, will his next film proceed as planned?; hardcore movie fans now have a fantasy league of their own.

Listen 6:53
Actress Uma Thurman leveled accusations against both Harvey Weinstein and Quentin Tarantino in a bombshell interview with the New York Times.
Listen 5:40
Just as with fantasy sports leagues, hardcore movie fans get to pretend what it's like to wield some power in the industry.
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Set in the fictional town of Freeland, Salim Akil's new CW series touches on gang violence, social justice and police brutality.