How John Ridley Spins Political Provocations Into Essential Art John Ridley's work is less incendiary now then when he penned a notorious essay for Esquire in 2006, but it still raises hackles, and important questions.

“American Crime” Showrunner John Ridley: “I’m Not Worried About How People Are Going To Respond” The showrunner reveals what drew him to TV and how stand-up prepared him for Hollywood.

John Ridley hopes the immigration story in 'American Crime' can cut through hate to find humanity The award-winning anthology series “American Crime” enters its third season on Sunday and its creator, John Ridley, has very mixed feelings.

Oscar winner John Ridley to explore the 1992 Los Angeles riots in new ABC documentary In recent years, writer-producer-director John Ridley has been hailed for using his pointed storytelling abilities to spotlight edgy, uncomfortable topics ranging from the horrors of slavery (“12 Years a Slave”) to the explosive human drama of ra Read more ... ce and socioeconomic clashes in ABC ’s anthology serie...

The Thoughtful Reason 'American Crime' Creator Won't Label Himself A Feminist John Ridley doesn't call himself a feminist, but it's not because he doesn't believe in gender equality.

Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, make Forbes' 30 under 30 in Hollywood list The Force is strong with Daisy Ridley and John Boyega. The Star Wars: The Force Awakens breakouts were among the names on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list...

'Star Wars' actors John Boyega and Daisy Ridley geek out over visiting John Williams Star Wars: The Force Awakens composer John Williams recently welcomed a pair of enthusiastic fans to his scoring sessions for the highly...

John Ridley is Directing the Rodney King Movie About the L.A. Riots John Ridley is keeping the ball rolling with his career, and is not letting that Academy Award he won for writing 12 Years a Slave make him complacent

American Crime Creator John Ridley Brings the Pain With his new series, the writer is delving deep into the complexities of race and criminal justice and the intersection of human lives.

What makes a genius? Depends on who you ask. "12 Years A Slave" screenwriter John Ridley talks about his new network drama "American Crime" and what the concept of "genius" means to him.