‘The Man in My Basement’ has been drumming up buzz on a global scale.
Led by Corey Hawkins and Willem Dafoe, the Nadia Latif-directed film tells the gripping story of Charles Blakey, a man forced into a morally complex arrangement that challenges his understanding of power, responsibility, and survival.
Based on Walter Mosley’s acclaimed novel, the reimagined incarnation pairs powerhouse performances with Latif’s striking vision of tension in confined spaces.
That Grape Juice’s Nadia M caught up with Hawkins, who spoke on stepping into such a layered role and the wider themes of the movie, as well as Latif, who unpacked her approach to building atmosphere, guiding her cast, and ensuring the story leaves audiences questioning long after the credits roll.
Check out the interviews below:
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