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  • ICYMI: Alex Rivera Talks People of Color and Sci-Fi Futures

    “If the country you live in calls you and your family aliens, you better come with some science fiction.”
    Aura Bogado Jan 20, 2015 5:17PM ET
    Alex Rivera speaking at Platform Summit 2014 Video Credit: Platform/YouTube

    Alex Rivera–who directed “Sleep Dealer” as well as several immigration-themed music videos–spoke at the Platform Summit in Atlanta in the fall. In this clip he talks about his fascination with science fiction and why imagining the future should always be a reflection of the way our communities look today.  

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