Kerry Washington's "Shocking" Broadway Play American Son

Kerry Washington and Jimmy leave Anthony Mackie a special signed copy of Everything Is Mama and discuss Kerry returning to Broadway after 10 years for the discussion-provoking play American Son.
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Kerry Washington's "Shocking" Broadway Play American Son
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[@shannonmoa9193]

Just watched the movie on Netflix. WOW. The ending. Wont give anything away but my gosh. And Kerry Washington played her character amazingly. Very compelling throughout.

[@gogirls4396]

Shannon Moa I did too! Broke my heart at the end when the dad was saying I can’t breath omg

[@pipertarver1852]

Amazing ❤❤❤ Kerry Washington ❤❤❤performance and the performances of the other actors was amazing!! So heavy! But so needed for today. The end was hard for me as well. 😢😢😢😢

[@leotafolla7384]

Just got done watching it too. Awesome movie. Great performances by everybody. Sad though.

[@adia_ashido706]

IM STILL SOBBING

[@bea9103]

Just finished watching it and I have so many thoughts and emotions I highly recommend to anyone reading this rn

[@canadianroxy]

I really like her, she seems so friendly and easy to chat with. She's so talented!

[@christopherlewis7115]

I love Kerry's beauty and talent.

[@mariehend4827]

There was absolutely nothing funny about anything in this production. It was extremely moving and Kerry's performance was powerful. I highly recommend.

[@gaiaflamekeeper3183]

●TRUST ME I GOT 30 SUBSCRIBERS ● why are you all over the comment section? Go find a job

[@sabahk]

@●TRUST ME I GOT 30 SUBSCRIBERS ● lol if you watched the movie, you would know that one of the POINTS of the play was that these stereotypes can be wrong

[@kristopherdavis2715]

I just watched the film on Netflix and I'm still in complete awe. Such a powerful film. I would definitely recommend people watch it

[@Lucag_______]

"i can't breathe"

[@hudsonfogel4232]

Umm...this is weird considering what happen...

[@solomonrima2035]

Just finished this on Netflix! Very deep and thought provoking 💯 Loved the performances from all the characters! Definitely a 👍

[@afridreza8491]

Not today Satan 😂😂

[@smithereens1693]

...I rebuke thee

[@IsabellaLitwin]

I'm so glad that Netflix is going to have it on there. I'd love to watch this.

[@ColumbiaQT2001]

Isabella Litwin it’s on there now. Watch it. It’s awesome.

[@nadineo1983]

I miss Olivia Pope 😭😭.

[@yourstruly8624]

Same😭😭

[@leahcole49]

Tale of the traveling book. Love you and Kerry, Jimmy. Very funny.

[@nillabhassan4121]

I saw the play and I had goosebumps!

[@chaselott4720]

Jesus Christ I just came from watching this play on Netflix, it was amazing 😭 Jesus Christ

[@LizzyKoala88]

I love the way she talks 💕

[@kayliahferrero]

She is very talented as an actress loved her in Mother and child, Scandal and Confirmation.

[@terihenri7230]

She is gorgeous!

[@artepjan]

I'm telling you the book's gonna be legendary...

[@brookesekhon9715]

Anyone see a little bit of Olivia pope in the last "not today satan"? Love Kerry ❤️

[@BabySpicyPisces]

Bianca Del Rio: “Not today satan!”

[@jasmineturner6212]

Love,her so much!!!!!

[@abuelaandrea]

I love her so much

[@iMatchEnergyLikeABoss]

I just watched this, and it was truly compelling.

[@mattscott476]

She is so beautiful omg

[@maddierussell7297]

did anyone else come here for the american son news? i found out about this play through jeremy jordan and i was super sad when i realized i wouldnt be able to see it before it ends. i’m so happy i get to see him take on his role in the movie!! thanks netflix!

[@limorshakar8952]

Great 👍 laughs is good to hear since I will watch it glad to know it will have some humor along with the tears, drama , suspense!!!

[@shannicearrecheapr]

I love her outfit! Especially that sweater! Omg she looks SO BEAUTIFUL😍 where can I get that sweater?! Does anyone have a clue?! Please help!

[@stephaniel5108]

Yes! Thanks Netflix!

[@OhMyTVD]

Kerry is the best

[@DanialRosli]

I'm not the only one confused with how to read the title, right?

[@moxiejones7582]

What's confusing?

[@DanialRosli]

@@moxiejones7582 Well it could've been read many different ways, especially if you didn't know the play is called 'American Son'. I honestly thought the play was called 'Shocking' because of the quotation marks haha

[@BT-cf8oj]

This was Phenomenal... if you haven’t seen it go to Netflix after this video

[@user-wk8zx2ti5c]

Amazing actor

[@Daytonwater7]

love Kerry Washington

[@laj4186]

One of few actors whose first movie is my favorite piece of their work: Lift. Raw pure acting

[@ColumbiaQT2001]

L A Yes. I remember this on Stars... I have it in VHS. I recorded back then.

[@catcheme123]

I m her fan after watching the movie

[@shiringhadri4016]

Me being a fan since Scandal and Olivia & Fitz :....

[@hur6659]

its gonna be on netflix yesss ive really wanted to see it but i live far away TONY AWARD INCOMING

[@emmanuelaoryem4405]

when?

[@hur6659]

@@emmanuelaoryem4405 i have no idea, but its coming!!

[@elenigalanis3645]

@@emmanuelaoryem4405 not sure if you know but it just came out today and it's absolutely amazing

[@aliceattran]

just finished this on Netflix and I have no words.. great depiction on white fragility and Kerry Washington’s performance blew me away! I’ve always loved her on Scandal but this was something entirely different. wow. highly recommend this I wish I had someone to discuss this with

[@savedbyhisgracert8061]

Amazing Actress. Wonderful movie.

[@viktorijadjordjevic5484]

I will always see Olivia Pope😍

[@MKMK-bj2sk]

*Hmm so she has a state and a DC named after her. WOW*

[@iluvcorbin123]

lmaooo i love adults she did not make up “not today satan”

[@saraendestad4945]

People neeeed to see this movie on Netflix! It is too strong and important not to, especially now after George Floyd and everything that is happening!

[@alexandriajimenez1962]

She looks so much thinner

[@HisgGalore]

Sooo thin omg

[@1bearswanson]

"Not today Satan" Bianca Del Rio has been saying this since 1964 henni :p

[@KingKhanAbz]

She's so very attractive!

[@AntiMasonic93]

I swear Kerry looks like Rep. Omar from Minnesota. They have the same Mannerisms.

[@sarahyan1882]

Best news

[@trick351]

PREACH KERRY!

[@moka4017]

Not today Satan!😂

[@limoreshakar6686]

Going to see Olivia Pope live on Broadway this Sunday 1/27 🎭

[@C.W.9.]

How was the play?

[@limoreshakar6686]

C. W. The play was superb, the entire cast was stellar glad I got a chance to see them live!! Kerry was the best so emotional and since I am a fan of hers was a treat for me to see her. She mentioned in an interview on Jimmy Fallon that American Son will be a limited series on Netflix with the whole cast in tow ... this way more folks can get a chance to see it not just New Yorkers like me or people who traveled to see the 🎭, so if it interests you I suggest you keep an 👁 out for it. I loved it and they received a standing ovation ... play was great and a change from Musicals !!

[@C.W.9.]

@@limoreshakar6686 thanks for the review! I've read nothing but positivity for the most part, and I'm DEFINITELY keeping an eye out for the Netflix feature.

[@limoreshakar6686]

C. W. More than welcome ... when I say it was stellar that is an understatement, not only performance wise ... it was suspenseful and also enlightening raised so many questions and diff view points. Glad that you will check it out, nothing like seeing them live but this comes close and Kerry always gives 💯 in everything she does! Best and have a great weekend .

[@C.W.9.]

@@limoreshakar6686 thank you, and you as well! Stay Warm!

[@survivingwisconsin1879]

Y’all did that thumbnail on purpose💀

[@maxpearson2900]

I GET TO WATCH JEREMY JORDAN MORE? HELL TO THE FUCKING YEAH

[@narutozk]

That's gonna be an enormous scandal

[@Prabh31]

Why doesn't he have the screen at the back like Ellen, he should get one, so should Fallon, Stephen Colbert, James cordon, Noah, guy with Jordan schlansky and Seth Myers.

[@terencemarazere4803]

Sorry i don't see kerry Washington no more, all i see is Olivia Pope 🤷🏿‍♂️🤷🏿‍♂️..damnnn her lips are just to die for

[@jetsofaqua2206]

I love how Kerry pretends that "not today Satan" is an original phrase 😂💀 Bianca Del Rio made that phrase!

[@Terrezio]

You don't still say it in your office Jimmy why you gotta lie

[@AntoMatc97]

😅

[@pointnozzleaway]

I can imagine she smells sooo good

[@NewMessage]

I don't want the book either.

[@krystalvoss7623]

I love Kerry Washington but she did not come up with “not today Satan”

[@C.W.9.]

I don't think she claimed it as such.

[@MKMK-bj2sk]

*By any chance is she related to George Washington*

[@user-wk8zx2ti5c]

Eperoxi ithopios

[@berniestone8986]

Hey guys don't forget to check out my funny vlog next if ur bored :) i get pulled over by a cop *cries*

[@victoriacarter6467]

She looks weird in the thumbnail

[@Saljarba87]

She looks like she lost A LOT of weight no?

[@mayaramiquidade3439]

Shahad Alfa nope. She looks the same to me

[@smithereens1693]

You look weirder...Tomi

[@HKT100]

yeah fr lol like the cryptkeeper or some shit

[@alexandriajimenez1962]

She does look like she lost weight

[@courtini19]

Give Bianca del Rio the credit she deserves!

[@garyhughes1202]

Courtney DeNoto Black folks have been saying that for decades.

[@footytang]

She looks super thin. Like when a flyweight is cutting weight, thin. Malnourished and dehydrated. Hopefully it's just for a role and not bulimia or anorexia.

[@footytang]

That weight is not healthy.

[@keonawelch9782]

She did not need to redo her teeth AGAIN.

[@tomatobanks5036]

They are looking too big now

[@1VirFortis]

The movie is a "black woman is bad" propaganda.

[@33badyess]

The movie sucked canal water.

[@A-Dubs398]

Whitest Black girl ever.

[@violetbrown8998]

haha

[@MKMK-bj2sk]

*How about the girl(s) on Dr Phil*

[@jacindawatson6719]

What does that even mean?

[@A-Dubs398]

@@MKMK-bj2sk Not even close, the Dr. Phil girl still comes off as ghetto despite claiming she's White. But Kerry Washington comes off as a typical White girl way more naturally.

[@wildhopeXx]

There’s no such thing as such. I hope you realize how ignorant of a comment this is

[@frankcastle6006]

That movie was awful. The most pandering shit I've ever seen.

[@Munkingly]

The Netflix movie was hot garbage.

[@jcporrasm]

Beautiful but sometimes ugly

[@loolikyl0005]

Kerry Washington is a very talented actress but why does she always play roles in interracial relationships?! She has a very beautiful black family and she should play more roles that promote black family structures like hers which is the majority all over the world. And please swirlers and trolls, don't start insulting me because you don't like what I said. If you don't like my comment, kindly ignore it and move on with your life!

[@jacindawatson6719]

She def had a black boyfriend in Peebles, Lift, Our Song, black husband in Django and I'm pretty sure many more but ok 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@loolikyl0005]

@@jacindawatson6719 Since I don't know most of those movies you cited I guess the only promoted by the media is the ones with a interracial undertone. It's not her fault I guess what they choose to promote...Thanks!

[@loolikyl0005]

@@keeshajames6841 Please don't go there! I raised a question and I got an answer. Discussion closed. Have a nice day!

[@veganearthling3102]

Kerry is amazing! You don't know her or how/why she makes project choices. Reverse racism is unacceptable. So is your comment! Move over -- a Canadian Kerry fan.

[@garyhughes1202]

Keesha James LOL the vast majority of black people are hypocrites, Keesha? With that black name are you including yourself in your dumb, false claim?

[@HiPHOPx87]

I never noticed til now how big her horse grill is

[@hi5_centipedes874]

Makes the BJ more exciting.

[@glenpauledwards9663]

Slept with Chris Rock..knowing he was married....no class

[@cristianesouza5199]

?????????????????? Your comment is a parachute fall in the middle of nowhere!

[@shonnie1203]

Movie "I Think I Love My Wife"

[@cristianesouza5199]

@@glenpauledwards9663 No, I am not retarded! By the way, not today...

[@TheNewTomboy]

Lol i guess they didnt get u where joking about the criss rock movie lol sheesh.