My first audition was an open call and I had no picture and no resume
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Anand Thakur
My first audition was an open call and I had no picture and no resume
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She’s been doing Trip to Bountiful for four months, and it still feels real.
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When somebody recognizes me from the film – and it can be a wide range of people, which shows the power of film
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I’m in awe of how grounded Ms. Tyson is and how her performances can be different but the same.
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It’s a surreal experience.
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She can switch up the delivery, but it’s still with the right intention.
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I want to tell authentic, real stories with real characters.
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I had to say something. Kelly’s nomination would go against who President Obama is.
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I love that you can watch a film and 10 years later still be affected.
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That’s what you want art to do, to open people up and start conversations.
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My intention is to do more films.
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I would come to L.A. for a job, but I love New York.
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So everyone making sure that I’m OK has turned what could’ve been a very scary, nerve-racking and lonely experience into a supportive environment.
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That’s how clueless I was. I just thought I could show up.
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During the first show, I was like, “Wow, I’m onstage with Ms. Tyson!”
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My mother’s a pretty warm, open person.
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