Carl Jones of 'Black Dynamite' on animation, inspiration, and Michael Jackson in 'The Wiz'

Fusion’s new interview series, Mental Map, is an interactive journey through the minds of the creators and innovators exploring the guiding influences behind their work. In this edition, Fusion chats with Carl Jones, a driving force behind provocative, genre-blending animation projects like The Boondocks and Black Dynamite.

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