Jeremy O. Harris On “Slave Play,” Breaking Tony Records And Black Artists In America | MSNBC

Jeremy O. Harris shocked Broadway with his provocative debut “Slave Play” — and then found the work embraced with a record-breaking 12 Tony nominations in 2020. The controversial and charismatic playwright explains his approach to art, race and creative inspiration in this extended interview, at an inflection point in his young career. Harris also shares his thoughts on Drake, Rihanna — a noted fan of “Slave Play” — why he would never try to be the "next" Toni Morrison, “the white gaze” in art, and why
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Jeremy O. Harris On "Slave Play," Breaking Tony Records And Black Artists In America | MSNBC

38 comments

  1. How pathetic. Standing on the shoulders of slavery to gain sympathy for something you haven’t experienced yourself

  2. Democrat party the party of victimhood mentality.
    Free people trying to gain sympathy for slavery that they never personally experienced

    1. Republican party the party of victimhood mentality.
      Rich people trying to gain sympathy for stealing money that they never personally earned

  3. 3 millions viewers on msnbc yet barely 100 likes. African Americans are only 12% of the US population. I’m Hispanic I just wanna let your people know – ITS NOT ALWAYS ABOUT YOU. I’m tired of you all….Ya basta.

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