Barry Jenkins - "The Underground Railroad"
The Daily Show with Trevor Noah
Season 26 E 99 • 05/19/2021

Filmmaker Barry Jenkins discusses his series "The Underground Railroad," the emotional challenges of creating it and navigating the responsibilities that come with portraying Black trauma.
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