Delroy Lindo

Delroy Lindo, an acclaimed actor known for his roles in films like Malcolm X and Da 5 Bloods, joins to discuss his journey of self-discovery. He reflects on how acting saved his life since childhood and his decision to pursue higher education later in his career. The conversation touches on the complexities of identity through performance, the challenges artists face in the industry, and the transformative power of music in film. Delroy also shares personal anecdotes about family dynamics and the significance of storytelling in culture.

Tayari Jones, novelist of Kin and An American Marriage, talks about the 1950s origins of Kin and the personal history behind her characters. Delroy Lindo, veteran actor with a fifty-year career and an Oscar-nominated turn in Sinners, discusses preparing Delta Slim, blues research, and his family and memoir work. They explore performance, memory, and how personal pasts shape storytelling.

Delroy Lindo, a veteran actor with a 50-year career and an Oscar nomination for Sinners, reflects on preparing for Delta Slim and deep research into blues culture. He recalls Spike Lee’s call, handling a racial slur at the BAFTAs, writing about his Windrush-era mother, and why he chooses words and accents carefully.