David Harewood on his psychosis, being a British black actor in America and Brexit 'ugliness'

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5 жыл бұрын

David Harewood is a British actor known for his roles in Homeland, Supergirl and the Merchant of Venice. He has recently made a documentary retracing the events that led up to his psychotic breakdown 30 years ago
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He talks to Krishnan about his experience of psychosis, the challenges he faces being a British black actor in the States and the intolerance and hatred he thinks Brexit has sparked.
Warning: Very strong and racially sensitive language. Strong drug and racial references.
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@shuddupeyaface 2 жыл бұрын

The number of people I've known, including myself, who have suffered a psychotic episodes after smoking the weed. My doctors said it's not the drug and more likely a genetic predisposition. Lots of people it seems have that predisposition! It's about time the medical world stopped trying to deny this fact.

@lah1667 4 жыл бұрын

A great interview: everything from drugs, black British actors in America, psychosis and social alienation by blacks and whites alike is discussed in a mature, informed manner. I've never seen this guy interviewed before but I'm very impressed... He reminds me of Seal....

@johnmckee7640 3 жыл бұрын

He hates all white people.. Something wrong with that..

@sapphael. 4 жыл бұрын

Something about David Harewood is so gentle and intricate and intelligent, I love him as an actor but I really respect him as a speaker.

@Tad1945 3 жыл бұрын

Great actor I first seen him on game on.

@yourealittlebitfat4344 3 жыл бұрын

So intelligent that he thinks the corona virus is racist. KEK

@potates60 Жыл бұрын

the lady giving him the 10 quid made my eyes well up. we need more people like that in this world

@tossell1969 4 жыл бұрын

I think, as sad as it is, that David had to go through this so he can teach others on behalf of others that aren't as strong as him. I wish my friend had somebody on her side. Her family have turned their backs on her and moved on with their lives. It was too late for me to help because she run away before I even found out she was ill. I just thought she was so busy working in her new career. I don't even know where she is. Her friends all disowned her. Not one has educated themselves on her condition. I wish they got mental health help so a shrink can tell them about that condition. I think about her daily

@Shazzys100 5 жыл бұрын

Powerful! For your courage David Harewood, Thank-You.

@jcentricity 4 жыл бұрын

His acting is superb in Supergirl as The Martian his raw emotion takes show to another level

@raineyyy282 3 жыл бұрын

Man the acting this man on supergirl is amazing. If you watch the show you know this is the most wise man who has rage in him after the massacre of his family and planet. And his American accent is so good that I can barely even recognize him with his own accent

@jackie6091 5 жыл бұрын

I look forward to watching his documentary. Very inspiring interview!

@itstime6495 3 жыл бұрын

hopefully wont be broadcast. Hes a racist.

@2766rod 2 жыл бұрын

Davud and I were in the same class at Washwood Heath school and he always sat at the back of the classroom with Paul. Would love to meet David again, hugs Joytika (Chucka)

@GregoryWonderwheel 5 жыл бұрын

It always surprises me to hear Brits or Aussies using their native accent when I only knew them with their acting American accent.

@DreddPirateRoberts 4 жыл бұрын

Ditto.

@invernessfan3017 3 жыл бұрын

Harewood is a great person. He is very brave.

@johnmckee7640 3 жыл бұрын

Why..

@sheilabrown6255 3 жыл бұрын

Inspired by this story , he is a true legend.

@deehay4766 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant interview. David Harewood is such a articulate intelligent man. A great insight to his life!

@blackpixels 5 жыл бұрын

Very Interesting... I'm only 15 minutes in... and I think young people need to watch this, especially Young Black Men... his perspective is important in terms of educating the young.

@mallon420 3 жыл бұрын

If you like promoting racism

@jaxcoss5790 Жыл бұрын

@@mallon420 He is not promoting racism. 🙄🙄🙄

@healthyholemealbread 5 жыл бұрын

how can I see the Psychosis and Me documentary? the bbc website says it's no longer available

@upendasana7857 4 жыл бұрын

Great conversation and a great documentary he made.

@ljaproductions07 5 жыл бұрын

Really interesting interview, throughly enjoyed it, Mr Harewood has a really deep connection with himself and his struggles

@peterpisspotty3052 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing actor - so talented. He plays wicked, cruel, evil characters so flawlessly

@jennifergargiulo4526 3 жыл бұрын

I have always loved this actor now I respect him even more. So eloquent and inspiring!

@michellesamuels7558 5 жыл бұрын

Very brave. Courageous. You’ve inspired me!

@geraldinetoughey9622 5 жыл бұрын

@The505Guys any caring professional doesn't "risk their own life" as this would be stupid. I know being sensible and brave are both essential to help others. Firefighters, doctors etc never "risk" anything in their important work. But there is a lot of unsung bravery in any town or village and this man here is talking sensibly and he sounds believable. I am happy for him he is also demonstrating self respect and an awareness of his own personal dignity. He is informative about a subject that is to some people fraught with potential judgements. Good on him.

@MissZooid 5 жыл бұрын

Education is the Key to everything .Teaching Compassion Empathy Understanding and Kindness .Really enjoyed this .Thank you .

@elcristoph7380 3 жыл бұрын

I honestly had no Idea David Harewood was British, I though he was American, the man has a pretty impressive IMDB

@rexpax449 Жыл бұрын

Dear Mr Harewood, Thank you for this and other videos Opening up to the world takes guts I think you're an inspiration. I enjoyed you performance in Agents of Shield but hearing You speak Sir, I've just realise how Intelligent, You are : Intellectually & Emostiolly, Compassionate and well adjusted. My point is I'm GLAD I came across your videos : I was glued to my screen. Absolutely Captivating. Best wishes, Renzo Guidera

@MulindaMicheal-uj6wc 6 ай бұрын

Thank u brother.i go through the same from the age of 15yrs.I ask friends and community to come and help father's like me who are going through this troumer.

@stevenmcguinness4751 5 жыл бұрын

Big fan of David, Up the Blues mate!

@dbn281 5 жыл бұрын

David Harewood is brilliant

@johnmckee7640 3 жыл бұрын

Heard it.

@AFRESHPROPHETICWORD 5 жыл бұрын

I just saw him in Supergirl. WOW!

@valeriecurl6605 2 жыл бұрын

On a side note…. Othello wasn’t even white! Most people assume his character was from Africa since he was a Moor but he could have been middle eastern as well. So it’s hilarious that white critics were upset that David was playing Othello when that’s probably closer to what Shakespeare had in mind. HIS story is a real thing y’all!

@sandrabrown2228 3 жыл бұрын

Wow... Amazing interview !

@yasmeensabir6811 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing man. Thank you for your insightfulness.

@Teresa-wm2uj 5 жыл бұрын

He's a Hottie💕

@lah1667 4 жыл бұрын

Love the sound of his voice but not too into his looks... Prefer Denzel 😍

@UFOhunter4711 3 жыл бұрын

@@lah1667 he's got a really nice voice

@wonderwoman5528 5 ай бұрын

Could listen to David all day

@MulindaMicheal-uj6wc 6 ай бұрын

The world needs to know and learn from such broken courageous moments that goes on and on in u and me when the world is gone to sleep

@lolaoduwole5938 4 жыл бұрын

Lovely to hear Harewood speak, but although he might have been the first black actor to play 'Othello' at the National, he wasn't the first to black actor to portray 'Othello' in the 20th century. See kzfaq.info/get/bejne/brF5pMqIv9zbdWw.html

@mariakristofer1233 4 жыл бұрын

Very enlightening, excellent. I don't think this was psychosis from a strictly medical perspective. Mental health terms shouldn't just be appended to anything resembling them, it is too serious an issue for that.

@MrMrMrMrMerle 9 ай бұрын

EXCELLENT REMOTE DIAGNOSIS

@scottleft3672 5 жыл бұрын

Move.

@jacobyellsbury6302 4 жыл бұрын

He sounds awesome lol

@spn_girl73 3 жыл бұрын

Is this the same guy who made Robert Downey Jr. so uncomfortable to the point where he got up and left?

@oddynuff6554 5 жыл бұрын

@_arturquinto46_ Жыл бұрын

Capitain Cole (2011)

@starwonder8324 3 жыл бұрын

Blessings everyone GREAT WATCH HERE FOR EVERYONE "THE GREAT RESET" BY PROFESSOR WALTER VEITH AND MARTIN SMITH YOU TUBE POWERFUL POWERFUL WATCH FROM SOUTH AFRICA ENJOY 💯❤️🙏🏿

@runotree3429 5 жыл бұрын

wow is it me or i would rlly want his ears bc my ears r so small 😳 btw who just came here bc they wanted to see a vid of him bc he acted in supergirl

@Sarahxxceexxxxxxxxx 2 жыл бұрын

Pleses respects All people with psychosis and schizophrenia mental Health should be explored more hugs xxxxxx

@starwonder8324 3 жыл бұрын

"THE MAN BEHIND THE MASK?" BY PROFESSOR WALTER VEITH POWERFUL POWERFUL WATCH YOU TUBE FROM SOUTH AFRICA ENJOY ❤️🙏🏿💯

@alphabetaxenonzzzcat 5 жыл бұрын

And for another great big surprise, actor(who spends most of his time in the USA) doesn’t like Brexit. Naturally, Channel 4 lap this type of thing up!

@_arturquinto46_ Жыл бұрын

Capitain Cole

@Redman6899 5 жыл бұрын

Africa is available

@jackspencer8680 5 жыл бұрын

No it's been colonised and left in ruins. Russia is available for you..

@bobrail733 5 жыл бұрын

@The Black Order it's got to be controlled by someone with brains ! So that the blacks fucked .😂😁😂😁

@jackspencer8680 5 жыл бұрын

@David Charles Francis Topham de Vere Beauclerk alot of sunburn and skin cancer.

@jackspencer8680 5 жыл бұрын

@David Charles Francis Topham de Vere Beauclerk most definitely, and why didn't colonisers develop Africa Whilst they were owners for centuries? Instead of just using Africa's resources to finance Europe's industrial revolution.

@johnsullivan5101 5 жыл бұрын

@David Charles Francis Topham de Vere Beauclerk Lot of skin cancer in 30 years time

@aklilugb6412 5 жыл бұрын

How to change Africa 😋

@kingrapid 4 жыл бұрын

No the Martian Manhunter is NOT from Mars, but rather from GOOD OL’ BLIGHTY!!! Maybe Trump should build a wall around all the audition rooms in America to stop all these “foreigner Brits” taking all the acting jobs! 😎🇬🇧😎🇬🇧😎🇬🇧😎🇬🇧😎🇬🇧😎🇬🇧😎🇬🇧

@patricka.crawley6572 5 жыл бұрын

How's it a big deal to be not a druggie?

@rangerofnorrath4277 5 жыл бұрын

I agree 100% Even more of a big deal to not label anyone.👍 We're not labels on can goods or food packages. 😾 Peace ✌

@jackspencer8680 5 жыл бұрын

Exactly, tyson fury should stop using drugs as an excuse for his mental illness.

@patricka.crawley6572 5 жыл бұрын

@@jackspencer8680 That's never Tyson Fury...it's some whingey, whiny luvvie.

@MrLEEMOD 4 жыл бұрын

I kinda don't believe half of what he says, I think just maybe because it's on C4.

@normabaggindale2027 5 жыл бұрын

NEVER SAW SO MANY BLACK FACES IN ONE PLACE [A JOHN SNOW ANOLOGY].

@bassekaman8315 5 жыл бұрын

What 2? Probably time to leave the hamlet and head over to notting hill carnival boyo

@HowToSaveMoneyOnCarRepairs 6 ай бұрын

I do not like this Script, it is a terrible Script..! 🤔🤔😇😇⚡⚡👎👎

@samsmith939 4 жыл бұрын

his hair looks so uncombed its actually annoying me

@athenar4186 4 жыл бұрын

It’s very styled actually, each individual part has been combed, so you are clearly mistaken

@holmes5517 3 жыл бұрын

Whose?

@BobBob-cn1yy 5 жыл бұрын

Trump 20 20 ❤❤❤❤

@BigHenFor 5 жыл бұрын

(Yawn) This is a British show. You can keep the Orange Baboon.

@BobBob-cn1yy 5 жыл бұрын

@@BigHenFor are poor little misguided left winger 🤣🤣

@LilithFilth 3 жыл бұрын

Lol

@Mr.Unacceptable 5 жыл бұрын

Found another rich privileged victim due to the color of their skin. Did you Ch4?

@Mr.Unacceptable 5 жыл бұрын

@The Black Order Also produce lots of closet projecting racists that deny being racists like yourself and these victim cult members.

@herbierussell3759 Жыл бұрын

Watch the video and maybe you’ll learn something

@TheDELBOY73 5 жыл бұрын

Boring.

@BigHenFor 5 жыл бұрын

Bye! What still here? You sure have a life, boyo.