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Then there were a lot of conversations.
My mom was a direct, strong woman.
But they were also super-involved in Detroit politics.
I went to a lot of marches and protests and labor meetings and walked a lot of picket lines.
In addition to talking the talk, they walked the walk.
Because I dont think of myself as a creator; Im such an interpreter.
I have to wait for Aaron Sorkin to come along and give me the themes that are resonant.
I burst into tears.
But because of my place in the world, I didnt have to experience them in the same way.
Aaron is really trying to say, Yes, we have a responsibility.
Speaking of school groups coming since youre playing a kid, whats the reaction like from actual kids?
Do they generally believe you?My favorite is that theyre like, Scout!
They call me by the characters name.
I was like, I appreciate that you noticed that!
That helped in the navigating of, I want everybody to be recognized.
If I have to look at it as a glass half-full, then its more than half-full.
To Kill a Mockingbirdwas important to you as a kid.
Hes been to both Womens Marches, and Im doing what was modeling for me.
This interview has been edited and condensed.
