Academy Award–nominated actor Delroy Lindo joins Sara Lomax, president and CEO of WURD Radio, and Solomon Jones, host of Wake Up With WURD, to discuss his powerful performance as Delta Slim in the film “Sinners.” In this wide-ranging conversation, Lindo reflects on his decades-long career, the overwhelming global response to Sinners, and what it means to finally receive Oscar recognition after years of acclaimed performances in films like Malcolm X, Da 5 Bloods, and The Cider House Rules.
He also addresses the BAFTA controversy involving a racial slur during the awards ceremony, shares how he prepared for the role of Delta Slim, and explains why the film’s exploration of Black history, music, and humanity is resonating with audiences worldwide. With 16 Academy Award nominations, Sinners has become one of the most talked-about films of the year.
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