NBC's 'Found' and the Black and Missing Foundation: Where Fiction and Real-Life Intersect

From Untold Stories: Black and Missing by BAMFI

October 3, 2024 · 58 min · Season 2 · Episode 10

About this episode

The episode explores the intersection of fiction and real-life through the NBC series 'Found' and its portrayal of missing persons, featuring insights from the show's creators and cast.

The intersection of fiction and real-life is on display as fans of the hit NBC series "Found" begins its second season. The show has captured audiences with its compelling depiction of the search for missing persons. Host Joy Sutton and BAMFI Founders Derrica and Natalie Wilson had the chance to speak with the show's innovative creators Nkecki Carroll and Sonay Hoffman and talented cast member Gabrielle Walsh to explore the inspiration behind their storytelling that highlights the critical issue of missing persons cases, especially within communities of color. This is a Black and Missing Foundation special, exploring the idea of how fiction can educate and impact real-life.

People in this episode

Host: Joy Sutton

Guests: Derrica Wilson, Natalie Wilson

Topics covered

missing persons
fiction and reality
community issues
Black and Missing Foundation
NBC series
storytelling
representation

Keywords

missing persons
Black and Missing Foundation
NBC Found
Joy Sutton
Derrica Wilson
Natalie Wilson
storytelling
community representation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Black and Missing Foundation, NBC

Books & works: Found