HU EXCLUSIVE: Courtney B. Vance On Importance Of Shows Like 61st Street That Spark Change, Oscars & Mental Health
61st Street is an upcoming American legal drama television series created by Peter Moffat and is set to premiere on AMC on April 10, 2022, it is based on a promising young athlete who is throw into the corrupt Chicago police and criminal justice system, following a botched drug bust that left an officer dead.
While speaking to multiple award-winning actor Courtney B. Vance about his upcoming role in #61st street, he shared the importance f continuing to create thought-provoking film and television that will aid in sparking a change in the United States, as long as people of color continue to be treated how they are and subject to brutality, we must continue making art that reflects this and can teach audiences about these systematic issues.
61st street is award-winning already in that it firsthand shows what is happening in America, through different lenses, and the turn of events in the show leaves with you. You can’t just turn it off like the television.
Vance also shared what he does to keep his mental health at its best while working in the industry, and shared his views on the incident between Chris Rock & Will Smith at the Oscars.