Atlanta director and writer Ken MacLaughlin revels in the twist

City Lights Staff | WABE

February 12th, 2024

This edition of "Speaking of The Boom" highlights Atlanta-based writer and director Ken MacLaughlin. (Courtesy of Ken MacLaughlin)

Atlanta is known as the “Hollywood of the South,” and WABE’s podcast “The Boom” takes a weekly look at our growing television and film industry.

Our “City Lights” series “Speaking of ‘The Boom‘” amplifies the voices of local professionals who keep Atlanta’s moving picture business booming.

This episode highlights Atlanta writer and director Ken MacLaughlin.

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