Jeffrey Wright captures the creative genius and self-destructive impulses of legendary American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat.
From his first starring role on film as artist Jean-Michel Basquiat to his latest appearance as Thelonious “Monk” Ellison in American Fiction, BAM celebrates Tony and Emmy Award-winning actor Jeffrey Wright’s exceptional contributions to cinema across almost four decades. Subtle and charismatic, Wright invites viewers into the depths of his characters’ worlds, whether he’s in Ang Lee’s Bleeding Kansas, Wes Anderson’s Europe, or Tony Kushner’s Regan era New York.
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Film
American Fiction
FilmNew ReleaseAmerican Fiction
A frustrated Black author finds success writing the exact kind of novel he hates in this incisive and hilarious satire from first-time director Cord Jefferson.
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Angels in America
Sun, Feb 11, 2024
FilmAngels in America
Sun, Feb 11, 2024
Jeffrey Wright reprises his Tony Award-winning role as Belize in Mike Nichols’ Emmy Award-winning adaptation of Tony Kushner’s landmark play about the 80s in America.
PAST FILMS
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FilmThe French Dispatch
Wed, Jan 10, 2024
The French Dispatch
Wed, Jan 10, 2024Jeffrey Wright drew inspiration from James Baldwin for his role in Wes Anderson’s poignant love letter to magazine journalism.
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FilmSyriana
Wed, Jan 17, 2024
Syriana
Wed, Jan 17, 2024Against the backdrop of the Middle Eastern oil industry, Academy Award-winner Stephen Gaghan (Traffic) weaves together multiple storylines into a rich tapestry of revenge, loss, ambition, and betrayal.
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FilmRide with the Devil
Wed, Jan 17, 2024
Ride with the Devil
Wed, Jan 17, 2024Ang Lee crafts a complex portrait of a group of wild young secessionists caught up in the savagery of the Civil War in Bleeding Kansas.
