John Duffy Lights Up Times Square Billboard as Producer of Upcoming Film Metal Crush
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HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - Californer -- New York City, NY  Today, Hollywood film producer, motivational speaker, and podcast host John Duffy appeared in the heart of Times Square on a dynamic billboard spotlighting his role as one of the Producers in the upcoming feature film Metal Crush. The high-profile moment celebrates not just a new cinematic venture but also a life journey that began in the streets of  the South Bronx and now reaches one of the most iconic locations in the world.

Watch Times Square Billboard Video Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZAcYqJCp-o



Born and raised in the gritty streets of the South Bronx, John Duffy's life has been anything but ordinary. The son of a widowed Irish immigrant mother, Duffy overcame poverty, dropped out of high school, and navigated through political activism in his youth before reinventing himself as an actor, counselor, and ultimately a Hollywood film producer and Professor at UCLA.. His career spans fifty feature films, and his unique personal story is as compelling as the movies he produces.

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Now based in Los Angeles, Duffy is the creator and host of the Live Courageously Podcast, a weekly show that features transformational conversations with guests who've defied the odds. With over 90  shows and hours of content, the podcast has become a platform for those seeking grit, purpose, and inspiration.

Duffy's story will soon be captured in print through his upcoming memoir, Black Irish: Not Your Average White Boy, set for release later this year. The book promises to be a raw and riveting look into his personal odyssey—from radical youth to respected voice in Hollywood, blending themes of redemption, resilience, courage and reinvention.

Creator/Writer/Producer Henning Morales's "Metal Crush" project, is  generating industry buzz, is  a based on true story sports drama. Mindatorium - https://wb.mindatorium.com/duffsqfilm

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As one of the producers on the film, Duffy brings his signature passion for bold, high-stakes narratives rooted in human transformation.

"To go from the streets of the South Bronx to being featured in Times Square—it's not just a career milestone, it's a reminder that courage changes everything," said Duffy.

With multiple film projects in development, a growing podcast audience, and a memoir that's poised to make waves, John Duffy continues to live out his motto: Live Courageously.

Media Contact:Duffy Square Productions
Email: Duffsqfilm@gmail.com
Website: www.live-courageously.com
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