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    Shaka King and Akua Njeri on the Making of and History Behind 'Judas and the Black Messiah'

    Shaka King and Akua Njeri on the Making of and History Behind 'Judas and the Black Messiah'

    FromThe Bakari Sellers Podcast

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    Shaka King and Akua Njeri on the Making of and History Behind 'Judas and the Black Messiah'

    FromThe Bakari Sellers Podcast

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    Length:
    45 minutes
    Released:
    Mar 15, 2021
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Description

    Bakari is joined by Shaka King, the director of 'Judas and the Black Messiah,' and Akua Njeri, the fiancée of Fred Hampton (portrayed by Dominique Fishback in the movie), to talk about the challenges of getting this movie made (2:12), Njeri's role in advising the film (20:57), and why Ryan Coogler was essential to making this movie (26:29).

    Host: Bakari Sellers
    Guests: Shaka King and Akua Njeri
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    Released:
    Mar 15, 2021
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Titles in the series (100)

    The Bakari Sellers Podcast tackles the most pressing current events through conversations and interviews with high profile guests. Building upon his experience in South Carolina government and politics and his experience as a lawyer, Sellers will talk to his guests about all topics from the world of politics, including the 2020 election, the movement for racial equality in the US, and much more.