David Gyasi: British star actor shares on putting his faith first
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Films like Marvel's Black Panther show that movies led by black talent can be box office hits. However, is this success enough to significantly change how black actors are celebrated, or is there still progress to be made in movies, TV, and entertainment? Oscar-nominated British actor David Gyasi, known for Cloud Atlas, Interstellar, Troy: Fall of a City, Carnival Row, and The Diplomat, discussed this with Esther Higham.
Released on 14 Oct 2024
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