Waithe, Lena, 1984-

Actress and filmmaker Lena Waithe poses in front of a green living wall

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January 11, 2018

52:30

'The Chi' Creator Lena Waithe Says Television 'Taught Me How To Dream'

Lena Waithe talks about the neighborhood of Chicago where she grew up - the setting of her new TV show - and getting beyond the stereotypes of how it's portrayed.

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'The Chi' Creator Lena Waithe Says Television 'Taught Me How To Dream'

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