These scenes on TV shows aren't just quick plot twists ripped from the headlines in the age-old tradition of primetime television. And an advocacy group known as Define American is leading the charge. Define American founder Jose Antonio Vargas says shaping storylines on TV is an important role for his organization. So far, Vargas says, Define American has consulted on 75 film and TV projects across 22 networks. And that's a big reason Define American will keep pushing behind the scenes.

Source: CNN October 11, 2020 09:00 UTC