‘Native Son’s’ Margaret Qualley & Nick Robinson Get Real About White Privilege
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- čas přidán 13. 04. 2019
- EBONY recently sat down with Margaret Qualley and Nick Robinson, who play couple Mary Dalton and Jan Erlone in new HBO drama Native Son, based on the novel of the same name by Richard Wright.
Mary and Jan are portrayed as often well-meaning, yet ignorant friends of protagonist Bigger Thomas, portrayed by Ashton Sanders. For Qualley, becoming Mary was a daunting task, yet she admittedly enjoyed the challenge.
“I was really uncomfortable playing Mary, to be honest,” Qualley revealed, “but at the same time, it was something that was exciting for me. It was definitely a challenge. She’s interesting because she’s someone who is very well intentioned, but she’s so privileged that she’s very much blinded by it and out of touch with reality, and that creates some really cringe-worthy moments.”
Robinson’s character, Jan, was written as a Communist in Wright’s original work. In this modern-day retelling, the actor believes the politically conscious character would fit more along the lines of being a Democratic-Socialist and definite “Bernie supporter.” With that, the film aims to explore the privilege afforded to even the most “woke” of White people, who often don’t see how they can be self-proclaimed liberals while still exhibiting problematic behavior.
“I think as a White person in America, and therefore as an innately privileged person, it’s easy to walk through life without really seeing the effects of systemic racism,” stated Qualley, “because, if anything, those effects are making your life a whole lot easier.”
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Who’s here after watching maid 😍
And now they play a couple in Maid.
Nick is an extraordinarily gifted actor that really turns everything he touches into gold. He is an extremely rare jewel in this world filled with shallow, superficial, fame- and fortune- hungry people. He is truly a bright spot in the world of the arts.
I agree. He is really very passionate about his art. He is a very sensitive , magnetic young actor. Unpretentious, real and down to earth. He is one of a kind. I watch all his movies. He never disappoints. He is one hell of a human being.
I totally agree with you.
@@rosariolaino3905 I agree with you too.
Can't agree more!
i agree! he really goes for roles that develop him as an actor and not for the fame that comes with it. he just loves acting for what it is. from all his interviews you can tell he takes the meaning behind each film very seriously. he’s also one of the most low-key and down to earth celebrities i’ve seen! gotta love him
Tbh I like the fact they tip toed in the interview and seemed nervous, to me they shoes they think before they speak, instead of just saying things they don’t know about the topic.
She reminds me of Kristen Stewart with her nervousness and facial expressions
She's prettier and a better actress than K Stew
@@Chasstful hello there, well i think the two actress are good ate their place. And don't you forget about , her performance in spencer
@@Aryan_270 idk why they picked kristen stewart for spencer
@@navdeepjassal1432 please watch the movie first 🙏🏼
I will really be happy if I see Nick Robinson planet Nightwing in the DC extended universe
HECK YEA!
@@shego4617 I hope dceu will let that happen
He could play Red Hood too
@@mrtey7283 what makes you think he be good for that?
Margaret seems very sweet
i loved his uncomfortable laugh at the end 😍🤭
Love ❤️ him !!!
This interview was so cringey 😣 Bless these people.
I love hem
Are they dating?
@Savagegent777 since when?
This is a PAINFUL interview. They are literally holding these kid's feet to the fire. They have TO APOLOGIZE PROFUSELY for being white. Pathetic
I felt sorta tense for them 😬 like they had to tip toe around the interview and their answers
But they trully, or at least nick, believe in what they say. Just read nick's instagram stories...
interesting to see that you felt attacked by the video, i didn’t see that at all. im going to assume you’re white? if so just wanted to let you know that they are in no way attacking white people.
@@JL-jh6zn they actually are making a shame out of being white or a sort of "thing we need to work in order to fix it". Lmao, fuck your stupid race ideology, socialist democratic dumbfuck
@@HuszOG how is saying that we need to work to stop racism shaming white people? and what does socialist or democratic have to do with what we're talking about? you seem super angry, chill my dude.
Everything she said was cringe
and the obligatory propaganda falls from her mouth at 5:43
Why are there so many nazis in the comments lul
@Sarah I hope you’re joking
You just insulted the entire Jewish community. Congrats
Ebony is cool. I heard it can even be cooler WITHOUT that BS SJW entitlement. Those eight minutes were painful to watch.
I love Margaret Qualley, but please lay off with the social justice nonsense.