“I felt I wanted to, to pay homage to those guys. I mean, I have one friend who’s battling cancer now, from Agent Orange so I felt, you know, these guys didn’t have a voice when they came back…so I really wanted to pay tribute to, to the Vietnam events.”
Welcome Vondie Curtis-Hall:
We’re joined on the Starline by an actor and director. You’ve seen him in “Chicago Hope”, “Daredevil” and my personal favorite “The Recruit”. His latest movie is “Sheepdog”. We welcome Vondie Curtis-Hall.
Vondie, let’s go Beyond the Mic. You’ve performed on Broadway, acted in soaps and directed TV and movies. Why was this role so interesting for you?
“My pain is relative, son. Sometimes we got to fall apart to find ourselves all over again” How did you relate to Whitney St. Germain?
Vondie, what do you want people to take away from this powerful movie?
The Rockin’ 8:
Vondie Curtis-Hall from “Sheepdog” joins us Beyond the Mic for the Rockin’ 8, 8 random questions, just trust your first instinct. There is no Pressure.
1. Most underappreciated role you’ve ever done?
2. The actress that impresses you today?
3. First name of the student who last impressed you at the Tisch School of the Arts?
4. Last Broadway show you saw life was what?
5. When you first started acting, what did you mom and dad want you to do as a fallback career?
6. Favorite class at Juilliard?
7. One chore your wife depends on you to do around the house?
8. What was your favorite meal by your mom growing up?
Sneaking in A Couple More:
“There’s always light at the end of the tunnel if you push to make it through”. What are your wishes for veterans who struggle every day?
What was it like working with this amazing cast?
One Big Question:
Vondie Curtis-Hall from “Sheepdog” joins us for One Big Question. How has sharing your talents with the world given you happiness?
The Wrap:
He’s in charge of the garbage, was almost a construction worker and wants you to watch the powerful movie “Sheepdog”. Vondie Curtis-Hall, thanks for taking the time to talk with us today.
And that my friends is a Beyond the Mic Short Cut.
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