Zatella BeattyACTRESS | PRODUCER | DIRECTOR

Zatella Beatty moved to Hollywood to pursue a career in acting but ended up becoming a documentarian. Her recent film “Iverson” focused on the life and career of Philadelphia 76er legend Allen Iverson.


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