Episode 30 - John Kani: Arts, Hollywood and the future of storytelling

In conversation with the Legendary actor, and playwright Ntate John Kani. Kani joins Dr. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi for a powerful conversation on theatre, Hollywood, global art, culture, and shaping the future of African storytelling. Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro⁠ 00:00:07 Welcome to the Conversation ⁠00:05:42 The Power of Political Theatre ⁠00:14:15 Why Art Must Make People Uncomfortable ⁠00:17:22 “Make America White Again” ⁠00:20:15 Unlearning Racism and Privilege ⁠00:22:27 The Myth of America as the Artistic Capital ⁠00:25:12 Hollywood vs Artistic Integrity ⁠00:28:56 Why African Artists Ignore African Audiences ⁠00:31:39 Building an African Film Industry ⁠00:35:32 Star Power, Casting & Hollywood Economics ⁠00:36:18 Lupita Nyong’o as Helen of Troy ⁠00:42:50 Fascism, Migration & Global Identity Politics The views expressed in this conversation are those of the participants and are shared to encourage informed discussion and critical engagement. ***** Don't Forget To Share And Subscribe*****