Malachi Rivers, the talented creator and actor, recently won awards for best writing drama and best actor drama at the Indie Series Awards for his mini-series, Moments. In our interview on the Paris Chong Show, Malachi discusses the deeply personal nature of his work, drawing inspiration from his own experiences and those of people he knows within the LGBTQ+ community. He reveals a traumatic childhood event involving his father, which profoundly impacted his life and perspective. Despite this, Malachi has found forgiveness.
The conversation also touches on Malachi's upbringing in Maryland, his relationship with his partner of over 10 years, and his aspirations for the future. He expresses his desire for Moments to be picked up by Hulu and shared with a wider audience. Our interview concludes with Paris Chong expressing her admiration for Malachi's work and wishing him continued success.
Malachi's passion for storytelling and his commitment to representing the LGBTQ+ community shine through in this interview. His willingness to share his personal experiences adds depth and authenticity to his work, resonating with audiences on an emotional level.
Episode Timestamps
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:00:49) About Malachi
(00:01:29) Malachi's Writing and Acting
(00:05:33) Drawing Inspiration From Life
(00:07:48) We're Both From Maryland
(00:09:08) “Moments"
(00:12:25) Kids or No Kids?
(00:14:08) Getting Personal
(00:15:28) What's Next?
(00:17:46) Where to Watch “Moments"
(00:18:50) Outro
Links to Malachi Rivers
- Link to Malachi Rivers' Instagram
- Link to Malachi Rivers' IMDB
- Link to Malachi Rivers' ActorsAccess
- Link to Malachi Rivers' Twitter
- Link to Malachi Rivers' LinkedIn
- Link to Malachi Rivers' TikTok
Links to Mentions In The Show
- Moments IMDB
- Canvas Rebel Interview with Malachi Rivers
🎵 Music by Andrew Raiher
📸 Shot & Edited at Visible Audio Studios
