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Kind of Blue

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2. Wow, I'm in awe of her for admitting that.

Reply to JHan (Original post)

Fri Sep 14, 2018, 04:52 PM

Sep 2018

It's never too late to be a good example for future storytellers and actors. Acknowledging that with her stature in the industry, Ms. Davis really gives good instruction on how our experience should center us. But I do understand how few roles black actresses receive and thought it was so for her needing to survive in her beloved craft. But some roles just aren't worth it in any field.

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Viola Davis Wishes She Had Never Been In 'The Help' [View all] JHan Sep 2018 OP

I agree with her. That whole story was a head shake for me. Everyone was raving about Squinch Sep 2018 #1

I couldn't get into it either & for a minute I was mind boggled by the reactions to the film.. JHan Sep 2018 #3

Wow, I'm in awe of her for admitting that. Kind of Blue Sep 2018 #2

yes this +++++ JHan Sep 2018 #4