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RadicalMedia Hit With Racism Lawsuit From Crew Member On Questlove’s Earth, Wind & Fire Film
RadicalMedia sued by production coordinator Jhanelle Elissa, who alleges she experienced racism on Questlove's Earth, Wind & Fire film.
Elissa’s lawsuit said she complained to line producer Suzanne Giordano about her treatment and was “ignored.” She later wrote a formal complaint to Frank Scherma, the president and co-founder of RadicalMedia, but was denied a meeting and was told to raise her concerns with HR. Elissa alleged that she was not invited back for the remainder of the Earth, Wind & Fire shoot, which she characterized as a “clear act of retaliation.” The complaint added that she has not been offered other work by RadicalMedia since the incident, despite being engaged regularly by the company in the past. Workers in the producer’s nonfiction entertainment division sought representation from the Writers Guild of America East last year, citing the desire for a “collaborative, equitable, and respectful work environment.”
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