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title: "This Startup Is Betting on AI Microdramas to Get More Black Stories in Hollywood"
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summary: "Mansa says its AI microdramas can serve as proofs of concept for what Black audiences want. Critics say the studio is selling out."
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# This Startup Is Betting on AI Microdramas to Get More Black Stories in Hollywood

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**Published:** 2026-11-13T11:45:00.000Z
**Category:** Industry

## Summary

Mansa says its AI microdramas can serve as proofs of concept for what Black audiences want\. Critics say the studio is selling out\.

## Sources

- [Story source](<https://www.wired.com/story/black-roles-are-disappearing-in-hollywood-this-startup-is-using-ai-microdramas-to-fight-back/>)