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Judas and the Black Messiah

Update: 2024-10-22

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What's more terrifying in Martin Sheen's depiction of J. Edgar Hoover—the racism, or the makeup?! We discuss ALL the important aspects of this cat-and-mouse thriller, which was nominated for six Oscars, including Best Picture, and won two: Best Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor for Daniel Kaluuya.

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Judas and the Black Messiah

Joshua Malina & Hrishikesh Hirway