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Netflix's The Eddy: Amandla Stenberg in Conversation with Elaine Welteroth

Jun 03, 2020

Actress, singer and activist, Amandla Stenberg, recently known for her role in The Hate U Give, takes the lead in her latest project, the Netflix limited series The Eddy executive-produced by Oscar winner Damien Chazelle (La La Land). Mixing intimate drama with international intrigue, the show boasts a decorated global cast and lineup of incredible global directors. Join Amandla Stenberg as she talks with Elaine Welteroth in a discussion about her complex role in The Eddy and her impressive body of work at such a young age.

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