About this episode

Angela Page discusses her journey as an author and filmmaker, focusing on her historical fiction novel inspired by her great-grandfather's life during Italy's turbulent history.

Discover the remarkable journey of author, filmmaker, and producer Angela Page on this episode of The Billy Dees Podcast. Angela discusses her latest historical fiction novel, Enrico G., inspired by the extraordinary life of her great-grandfather during some of Italy's most turbulent moments, including World War II, Mussolini's regime, and the country's political transformation. She shares how extensive historical research and family stories became the foundation for both her novel and an upcoming film project. Billy and Angela also explore the rise of historical fiction, the importance of preserving history through storytelling, the changing landscape of Hollywood, artificial intelligence's impact on writers and filmmakers, and what it takes to reinvent yourself after a successful corporate career. Whether you're passionate about history, writing, filmmaking, or pursuing your creative dreams later in life, this engaging conversation offers inspiration, practical advice, and fascinating insights into the power of storytelling across generations. Find out more about Angela here https://angelapage.net/ Follow Billy Dees on X https://x.com/BillyDees

People in this episode

Host: Billy Dees

Guest: Angela Page

Topics covered

• historical fiction
• storytelling
• writing
• filmmaking
• personal reinvention
• history preservation

Keywords

• historical fiction
• Angela Page
• Enrico G.
• storytelling
• filmmaking
• World War II
• Mussolini
• creative dreams
• writing

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Enrico G.

Places: Italy

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