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Little Gold Men by Vanity Fair

Live from New York City, It’s John David Washington

Little Gold Men by Vanity Fair

Conde Nast & Vanity Fair

Tv & Film

4.41.1K Ratings

🗓️ 28 November 2024

⏱️ 29 minutes

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Summary

“The Piano Lesson” star John David Washington joins Richard and David live at the Perelman Performing Arts Center in New York to discuss collaborating with his brother (director Malcolm Washington), his performance of the original August Wilson play on stage, and how his professional football career informs his acting. 

 


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0:00.0

Hi, it's Chloe Mal.

0:01.8

I'm the editor of Vogue.com and co-host of The Runthrough with Vogue.

0:06.0

And in case you haven't heard, Vogue just launched our all-new app.

0:09.9

Through the app, you can chat with me and other editors on everything happening in fashion,

0:14.5

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0:18.1

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0:25.1

Hello and welcome to Little Gold Men. I'm Richard Lawson. We're off for Thanksgiving this week,

0:30.5

which we figured would be a good time to share a recording from a live show that David Canfield

0:35.2

and I taped earlier this month with the actor John David Washington at the Perlman Performing Arts Center in New York City.

0:41.9

John David stars as Boy Willie in the piano lesson,

0:44.8

an adaptation of the Pulitzer-winning August Wilson play

0:47.6

about a family clashing over a precious heirloom, a piano.

0:51.8

David and I got to talk to John David about what it was like working with his brother, Malcolm,

0:55.7

who directed the film, as well as his previous performance in the role on Broadway,

0:59.9

how his football career has informed his acting career, and a lot more.

1:04.0

So have a listen and enjoy and have a great holiday.

1:09.7

So, what's up, y'all?

1:10.9

Welcome. welcome.

1:12.5

Finally an icon on the stage.

1:15.5

It's about time.

1:16.4

They've had 25 minutes of these, you know, us not being iconic.

1:20.0

The pre-icons.

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