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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Anand Thakur
When somebody recognizes me from the film – and it can be a wide range of people, which shows the power of film
ADEPERO ODUYEShe can switch up the delivery, but it’s still with the right intention.
ADEPERO ODUYEDuring the first show, I was like, “Wow, I’m onstage with Ms. Tyson!”
ADEPERO ODUYEThere are conservative people in all colours in America.
ADEPERO ODUYEThat’s what you want art to do, to open people up and start conversations.
ADEPERO ODUYEI would come to L.A. for a job, but I love New York.
ADEPERO ODUYEI just find it hard to believe that anyone would stop me to share how much they loved something that I was a part of.
ADEPERO ODUYEI feel like they’re talking about someone else we both know.
ADEPERO ODUYEShe’s pretty amazing.
ADEPERO ODUYEI assume Obama knows about stop and frisk, so this is not the person that should be the head of homeland security.
ADEPERO ODUYEThat’s how clueless I was. I just thought I could show up.
ADEPERO ODUYEI was reading the paper and saw a cartoon with Ray Kelly frisking Obama, and I was like “Wait, what’s happening?” so I Googled it.
ADEPERO ODUYEI have a Twitter handle, but I never sign on.
ADEPERO ODUYEI love that you can watch a film and 10 years later still be affected.
ADEPERO ODUYEAnd you don’t want them to look at you in a negative light.
ADEPERO ODUYESo 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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