Episode 18
Director Cord Jefferson on winning an Oscar and writing for love
January 21, 202536m 16s
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Show Notes
Writer and director Cord Jefferson charts his journey from being a rule-following kid to an angry teenager to an adult with depression. After a lifetime of rejection, Cord shares what helped him finally make "American Fiction," the Oscar-winning film that was always in him. Here are his songs.
- Flamenco Sketches - Miles Davis
- The What - Notorious B.I.G. (Feat. Method Man)
- Boxcar - Jawbreaker
- My Old School - Steely Dan
- This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody) - Talking Heads
- If It Makes You Happy - Sheryl Crow
- Ben's My Friend - Sun Kil Moon
Listen to Cord Jefferson’s full playlist on Spotify. Find the transcript of this episode at lifeinsevensongs.com. Thoughts? Guest suggestions? Email us at [email protected].