'American Fiction' star Jeffrey Wright searches for 'strange humanness' in roles | Fresh Air
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as posted by the channelJeffrey Wright is nominated for an Oscar for his portrayal of a novelist who's frustrated with the publishing industry's expectations of Black authors. His first starring role was in the 1996 film "Basquiat."
This interview originally aired February 20, 2024.
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