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Amanda Parris
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| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation | writer, radio and television broadcaster |
| Known for | Exhibitionists, Revenge of the Black Best Friend |
Amanda Parris is a talented Canadian writer and broadcaster. She works for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), where she shares stories about art and culture. Amanda is known for hosting TV shows like The Filmmakers and Exhibitionists. She also hosted the radio show Marvin's Room on CBC Music. She writes a weekly column called Black Light for CBC Arts.
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Who Is Amanda Parris?
Amanda Parris is a well-known figure in Canadian media. She has a passion for telling stories and exploring different cultures. Her work often focuses on important topics and helps people learn new things.
Early Life and Education
Before joining the CBC, Amanda helped start a program called Lost Lyrics. She created this program with Natasha Daniels. Lost Lyrics was an arts education program. It used theatre, dance, poetry, film, and music. The goal was to help young people who might be at risk of leaving school.
Broadcasting Career
Amanda Parris has hosted many popular shows. She was a co-host for the 2016 Polaris Music Prize ceremony. This event celebrates the best Canadian music albums. She has also hosted From the Vaults on CBC Television. Her current show, The Filmmakers, explores the world of movies.
Amanda Parris as a Writer
Besides her work as a broadcaster, Amanda Parris is also a successful writer. She has written plays and web series. Her writing often explores important social themes.
Other Side of the Game
Amanda's first play was called Other Side of the Game. It was performed in Toronto in 2017. The play was put on by Obsidian Theatre and Cahoots Theatre. Later, the play was published as a book. It won a big award called the Governor General's Award for English-language drama in 2019. In 2021, Other Side of the Game was turned into a three-part podcast.
The Death News
Amanda also wrote a short film called The Death News. It was directed by Charles Officer. This film is a one-person play set in the future. It was part of a series called 21 Black Futures. This series featured 21 Black playwrights. It started streaming on CBC Gem in February 2021. Amanda was inspired by news broadcasts in Grenada. These broadcasts share information about people who have passed away. She wanted her film to offer a different view from mainstream media.
Recent Creative Works
In 2022, Amanda Parris created a comedy web series. It is called Revenge of the Black Best Friend. This series explores funny situations. In 2024, she launched a new documentary series. It is called For the Culture with Amanda Parris. In this series, she looks at different topics within Black culture.
Awards and Recognition
Amanda Parris has received several awards for her work. These awards recognize her talent and contributions.
In 2022, she received the first-ever Changemaker Award. This award came from the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television. She shared this honor with Kathleen Newman-Bremang and Kayla Grey. This award celebrates people who make a big difference. Amanda was also nominated for Best Host for Exhibitionists. She won an award for Best Writing for "The Death News" in a web program or series.
