

The Reckoning: Kwame Kwei-Armah and Idris Elba on the Arts and Black Lives Matter
Jun 26, 2020
Kwame Kwei-Armah, the artistic director of the Young Vic Theatre, joins A-list actor Idris Elba for a powerful discussion on the intersection of art and social justice. They explore the role of the arts in the Black Lives Matter movement and the urgent need for authentic representation in film and theater. The duo reflects on resilience, generational activism, and the hopeful potential for systemic change in the creative industries. Their candid conversation also emphasizes the importance of community engagement and accountability in the pursuit of equity.
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Art's Reflection
- Art reflects a society's identity and aspirations.
- It reveals who we think we are and who we want to become.
Express Yourself
- Express your voice through art.
- Suppressing expression creates pressure, leading to potential disaster.
A New Generation of Resistance
- This generation's resistance is led by young Black women.
- They are supporting Black men and demanding an end to oppression.