230 - “AMERICAN vs BRIT ACTORS”

This week Hilliard, Chris, and Lisa are joined by Geoffrey Thorne to discuss British vs. American actors - we weigh in on the unending debate about who can or can't portray Black life on screen!

 

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Samuel L. Jackson takes umbrage when Black Brits play Black American roles.

The UK's seminal acting school, RADA - Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts

Black British actors John Boyega, Letitia Wright and Damson Idris show support for the London-based Identity School of Acting's new Los Angeles annex

Books mentioned on the episode:

Guns, Germs and Steel by Jared Diamond

Civilization or Barbarism by Cheikh Anta Diop

Shout out to the Micheaux Mission Podcast for keeping it on point with their discussion of Black films!

Alex and NJ drop TV-centric game on Paper Team podcast

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