Live Unapologetic, The Nollywood Blacklist & OZY's Top 10

Sometimes, you just need to be yourself — out loud. Today we're showcasing our Webby-nominated documentary series, "Unapologetic." From a costume designer once locked up for being gay (pictured) to a purveyor of indie pro wrestling, each episode highlights people who are living their lives against society's expectations. Dive in for an inspiring, thought-provoking binge watch! www.ozy.com From the editor | February 08 Sometimes, you just need to be yourself — out loud. Today we're showcasing our Webby-nominated documentary series, "Unapologetic." From a costume designer once locked up for being gay (pictured) to a purveyor of indie pro wrestling, each episode highlights people who are living their lives against society's expectations. Dive in for an inspiring, thought-provoking binge watch! Viviane Feldman, Video Producer [True Story]( [Unapologetic: A Webby-Nominated Series]( Follow compelling people on their journey to self-acceptance. Unapologetic is a short-form documentary series featuring individuals who are living their lives against societal standards. Each episode highlights their struggles, their journey and what makes them unique. [READ NOW]( [True Stories]( [The Blacklisted Nollywood Eight]( In 2004, a studio power play changed Nigeria’s film industry forever. As the 92nd Academy Awards are handed out in Los Angeles on Sunday, lovers of Nigerian films worldwide will be mourning what could have been. Three months ago, Nigeria’s first-ever official entry to the foreign film category — Lionheart, which is also the nation’s first Netflix original — was ruled ineligible because it’s predominantly in English. Even though Lionheart’s road didn’t end in Oscar gold, its journey to the screen was an epic one. And it begins, curiously, 15 years before the film was even released — with a blacklist that rocked Nigeria’s film industry, aka Nollywood. That upheaval may have helped it become the second most prolific film-producing community after India’s Bollywood, and its indie filmmakers are increasingly getting a moment in the spotlight. [READ NOW]( [True Story]( [Unapologetic: Once Jailed for Being Gay, He’s Found Refuge at Last]( Tarek has endured hardship, including incarceration in Egypt, to live freely as a costume designer in New York. [True Story]( [Unapologetic: Letting the Power of Pole-Dancing Compel You]( Speeding past its strip club history, pursuing this activity for personal empowerment and profit has framed Mona Marie’s rapid rise up the glorious silver steel pole. [True Story]( [Unapologetic: The Left-Wing Pro-Lifer]( Terissa Bukovinac is a normal San Franciscan. Democrat, vegan, atheist, liberal, feminist and … pro-life? [True Stories]( [Unapologetic: Pro Indie Wrestling on Acid? Mike Young Says Hell Yes!]( “MV Young” is a pro wrestler. And he doesn’t give a rat’s ass whether you like it or not. [Good Sh*t]( [Our 10 Must-Read Stories — the OZY Highlight Reel]( From a rice revolution to cuddle tourism, here’s the best of OZY this week. [Good Sh*t]( [This Weekend: A Cocktail to Warm Your Hands]( The Weekender is a special collaboration between OZY Tribe members near and far to provide delicious recommendations for your valuable weekend time. One More Thing [Don’t Call This 8-Year-Old India’s Greta Thunberg]( [READ NOW]( OZY Media Mountain View, California 94040 This email was sent to {EMAIL} [Manage Subscriptions]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Read Online](