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Black women are central to Danielle Deadwyler’s artistry. Just days before the debut of the highly-anticipated historical drama Till, the actress is having fun with a moment of calm. Within the movie, Deadwyler stars as activist Mamie Till-Mobley, whose 14-year-old son, Emmett Till, was kidnapped and lynched in Money, Mississippi, in 1955. The film, helmed by Clemency director Chinonye Chukwu, is already getting awards buzz, which implies a whirlwind is definitely on the horizon for Deadwyler.
For now, the Atlanta-born actress is reflecting on Maime’s story and the stories of each woman she’s embodied throughout her profession. From Cuffee in The Harder They Fall to Yoli in P-Valley, these Black women and their stories have all been puzzle...
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