Jeffrey Wright, From 'Basquiat' To 'American Fiction'

This podcast episode explores Jeffrey Wright's personal connections to the films 'American Fiction' and 'Basquiat,' his experiences in Tony Kushner's 'Angels in America,' and the profound influence of his family and grandfather on his life and career. Wright discusses the importance of exploring the "strange humanness" in characters, the power of storytelling to drive social change, and the value of family, education, and civic responsibility.