10 Oct 2022 · 1 h 30 min
Books from David Harewood
“David Harewood: The Chilling Story Of How A Hollywood Star Lost His Mind”
2 books mentioned
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The conversation
Actor David Harewood discusses his childhood experiences with racism, his father's mental health breakdown, and his own psychotic episode that led to him being sectioned. He explores the link between these events and his identity as a black man in Britain, and how acting played a role in his recovery.
Talking points
- Childhood experiences with racism
- Father's mental health breakdown and sectioning
- David's own psychotic episode and sectioning
- Link between mental health and identity as a black man
- Role of acting in identity and recovery
- Impact of documentary and book
- Challenges of being a black actor