Justice Smith on Being Black in Hollywood | Bars and Nuggets | Amazon Music

Justice Smith is obsessed with quality and is a pure student of the craft of acting. He has strong thoughts on the business and isn’t afraid of the discourse surrounding his movies. In this interview, Bimma and Justice dive deep into the negative reaction to his film “American Society of Magical Negros.” During the audience Q&A, Justice and a fan have a heart-to-heart about what the film meant to the Black community. Bimma and Justice also break down his latest film, A24’s “I Saw The TV Glow,” and how Justice views the role as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. They cover race in Hollywood, growing up biracial, his fears and career aspirations, and RuPaul wanting him to play him in a biopic. 00:00 - Opening Monologue  2:18 - Justice Smith about being biracial  11:08 - Analyzing “American Society of Magical Negros”  25:50 - The craft of “I Saw the TV Glow” 35:45 - Finding identity through acting 40:55 - Responsibility to the black community 45:13 - How to choose the right role 52:34 - Career aspirations #JusticeSmith #BarsandNuggets #AmazonMusic SUBSCRIBE NOW: About Amazon Music: Amazon Music is an immersive audio entertainment service that connects fans, artists, and creators through music, podcasts, and culture. Amazon Music brings fans closer to what they love, with curated and personalized playlists, artist livestreams, artist merch, and Amazon Exclusive podcasts. Prime members get access to all the music they love in shuffle mode, plus, the largest catalog of top ad-free podcasts, included with their membership. Customers can upgrade to Amazon Music Unlimited for unlimited, on-demand access to 100 million songs, as well as millions of songs in HD, Ultra HD, and Spatial audio. Anyone can listen to Amazon Music by downloading the free Amazon Music app, or by going to wherever they listen to music, including Alexa-enabled devices. Connect with Amazon Music: Visit Amazon Music WEBSITE: Like Amazon Music on FACEBOOK: Follow Amazon Music on TWITTER: Follow Amazon Music on INSTAGRAM: Follow Amazon Music on TIKTOK: