I met Wood Harris just walking down the street in NYC. I stopped him, fearing I was bothering or delaying him, but wanted to tell him how much I loved his work on The Wire and to thank him. He was super friendly and said he really appreciated me saying so. Thanks for talking to a fan, Wood!

@khrisi9410

5 жыл бұрын

I met him in the club back in the day. Dude was dancing like he was a regular and nobody seemed to recognize him but me. I looked over and said your that dude and before I could finish my sentence he put his finger up to his mouth and did the shhhh be quiet. He was cool and just having fun.

@tonys9796

5 жыл бұрын

@@khrisi9410 nice!! Lol

@tylerdurden576

5 жыл бұрын

avon barksdale was one of the best characters in the show

@gabeaugust7699

5 жыл бұрын

@ST 23 "yo it's avon" haha

@PowerUsr1

5 жыл бұрын

Spoke to Wood...He said you delayed him. He hates you now.

Wood Harris played a teenager in "Remember the Titans" in 2000. Just two years later, he played a drug kingpin in his 30s on "The Wire." He was completely convincing in both.

@drewinsur7321

3 жыл бұрын

i would atribute that to "ambiguous hairline" lol. not joking now, i'm brazilian and i play american football (nfl style) i was recomended several movies about the sport, and remember the titans with friday night lights just got together in a bundle. thanks undirectly bro.

@deathrager2404

3 жыл бұрын

you forgot paid in full.

@luc2k23

3 жыл бұрын

To be honest "Remember the Titans" didnt have one actor that actually looked like they could be in high school haha. He was one of the best in the movie obviously since they gave him a more emotional story than some other characters. But I guess what I'm trying to say was he was more convincing in "The Wire". I didnt connect him to his other work for a while. Even though "The Wire" wasnt the first project he was in I always see Avon when I see him.

@lordoffaiyum9727

3 жыл бұрын

Great actor. His brother plays Goggles in Sugar Hill

@teddybillionz311

3 жыл бұрын

@@luc2k23 people looked older when they were younger back in the day. I graduated 2009 & it felt like I was in school with grown ups.

I remember when mcnulty couldn’t do a british accent in the show 😂😂 the mofo was british the whole time lol great actor

@joancollaku8744

4 жыл бұрын

lmaoooooo

@bullmilk

4 жыл бұрын

A Brit doing an American character while faking a cartoonish British accent in a whore house. Just brilliant. 🤣

@youtubinit

4 жыл бұрын

He was a dude, playing a dude disguised as another dude.

@Daedalus4

4 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure he was trying to do an Australian accent in that scene.

@prettylilhumblegirl3260

4 жыл бұрын

That's where it belongs

"Look, I don't know about all that African history, I'm just a ganster I suppose... but I want my corners."

@jboone7570

4 жыл бұрын

Ctfu 🤣😂🤣😂

@iomtzsfl7

4 жыл бұрын

GOAT🤣🤣

@dennismullen9700

4 жыл бұрын

@@iomtzsfl7 Avon or me?

@iomtzsfl7

4 жыл бұрын

Dennis Mullen Yo Comment 🤣

@brianal7143

4 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😩

The Wire was too real for an Emmy.

@pixelpotato4874

5 жыл бұрын

Emmys are faeces...The Wire got the best AWARD... The Public Vote... SHIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET

@tydeprince719

5 жыл бұрын

Yea too real cuz based on real people in Baltimore shit was wicked

@Broderick_

5 жыл бұрын

I've always said, best show to ever appear on the medium of television

@kamtheman106

5 жыл бұрын

David Simon held a mirror up to America and we did not like what we saw.

@dlfleming80

5 жыл бұрын

Kam amen!

Avon Barksdale was a true criminal mastermind in the wire. Some of the dialogues from the show impossible to forget 😅

@stigma3593

3 жыл бұрын

Oh indeed... Never on a Sunday

@shawnhall7274

3 жыл бұрын

"The game is the game".. "I want my corners".. " Be a little slow, be a little late".. "Just a gangster i suppose".. " When I look at you, I see a man w\o a country"..

@NoKapprio

3 жыл бұрын

@@shawnhall7274 "What I told you about playing those away games."

@coreycantu3996

3 жыл бұрын

Really feels like people don't see it. They think Stringer is the brain and Avon is the muscle, but his intelligence is understated and clearly present. He's always one step ahead, and has a razer sharp tongue. He's downplays his smarts in order to be a more effective leader. I made this argument on Twitter it didn't go over well.

@NoKapprio

3 жыл бұрын

@@coreycantu3996 right

I cannot look at any other actor playing a drug kingpin and be convinced with their performance anymore all thanks to Wood Harris. Criminally underrated actor.

@elahosun2101

4 жыл бұрын

K G that's right fuck power it's gobbitch

@alexanderadonyae7937

4 жыл бұрын

I agree💯 he been in some hood classics back in the day

@TheRausing1

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed, dude has a presence

@djdarkseid6440

4 жыл бұрын

Don’t sleep on Marlo... he took the torch and ran with it.. shout out to Chris and Snoop... coldest show ever made...

@what6604

4 жыл бұрын

@Alexandru Guzzonato omg city of god was so fucking good lil dice is one of the most coldblooded killers on the big screen

The Wire really opened my eyes about how the wheels really turn in a city, like every time I hear about a "tough on crime" initiative I'm asking what the angle is for this or is it an election year. Not exactly shocking now, but for an early 20 something yr old at the time it was a revelation.

@brianchapman8531

4 жыл бұрын

I rewatch it for that aspect, especially the political parts with Clay Davis and Tommy Carcetti.

@morwaze

4 жыл бұрын

SHEEEEEEIIIIIIIIIIIITTT!!!!

@quirkypurple

4 жыл бұрын

Same, that's why I never claim to know anything about politics or how to run a country. There are so many cogs in the background we don't know about. I think it's arrogant to claim to know whats going on.

@leonbrooks2107

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah it was a real penny drop moment for me too. I can’t watch any politician being interviewed now without trying to think what angle they are playing.

@Jackzay90

3 жыл бұрын

That's what makes the wire such a work of art. It beautifully illustrates the individual workings ("all the pieces matter.") That contribute to this perfect storm of kafkaesque bureaucratic bullshit that keeps cities in shambles. And when you put that up against other "cop shows", especially the ones airing back then, the wire was avant garde as fuck and set the precedent for the high standard we now see in good tv.

the wire wasn't just a show for people in the hood it was like a documentary the acting and storytelling was amazing. greatest show ever made in my opinion

@BluDrop5

5 жыл бұрын

The writing was excellent!

@geronimopratt7976

4 жыл бұрын

@missy strong that means the truth of hidden America scares you. That is a real depiction of a part of America.

@couchy8824

4 жыл бұрын

Been from England the wire gave me a good insight as to how rough the people of Baltimore have it. We have some rough areas here in England but batimore is on a totally different level. I enjoyed the show so much,it’s one of the best shows I’ve watched. Great writing and acting. You actually feel the characters and learn to appreciate every characters part no matter how much they appeared in the show.

@nekrataali

4 жыл бұрын

It's going to be a great time capsule in the future IMO. Even if you never had that kind of experience with poverty and violence in America, The Wire establishes really well what the country was like circa 2001 post-911. The lack of social media, the changes in telephones and communication, the transition from typewriters to computers, the emphasis by law enforcement on terrorism, the Patriot Act, No Child Left Behind Act, etc. The show does a really good job portraying a specific time period where its outdated fashion, technology, slang, and politics actually works to its advantage.

@davidarmitage4132

4 жыл бұрын

Agree 100%

Wood Harris is underrated. He's the Denzel that never happened.

@seanmatyas3938

3 жыл бұрын

I have never seen him a movie/show I didnt like.

@4partmedia

3 жыл бұрын

He's the Wood Harris that did happen.. no comparing the 2 legendary actors.

@Holland4evahh

3 жыл бұрын

95% of the good actors dont become a leading star like Denzel, Leo, Samuel and Brad. We see a lot of great supporting roles from good actors that never have leading roles. And especially guys that star on tv shows hardly make it on the big screen.

@aleksisuuronen5969

3 жыл бұрын

Idris Elba happened, because british actors are better

@luc2k23

3 жыл бұрын

He's phenomenal but he's not quite on Denzel's level in my opinion. Denzel is high on my list of the best actors of all time. But that being said: if he got more roles maybe he'd have developed into someone like that. If I ever got to make movies I'd have a role for this guy in every one if he wanted it. Also seems down to earth and easy to work with for an actor.

"Heartbroken culture with no therapy."

@dbarnes0270

3 жыл бұрын

Bars!

@dbarnes0270

3 жыл бұрын

@Michael Moore Help me out, so I don't misunderstand. What does that mean and why the demeaning comment?

@darnellsmith363

3 жыл бұрын

@W M I rewinded the video just to relisten to it.

@dbarnes0270

3 жыл бұрын

@Michael Moore Lol. I guess trolling is your thing. I'll bite. Prove it. Otherwise, kick rocks.

@dbarnes0270

3 жыл бұрын

@Michael Moore So, my man, because clearly you don't know me, your "minor" in history qualifies you to diminish a culture that had a PROVEN existence for thousands of years prior to any other culture? In addition to that, you attack a comment that kinda confirms your position and you expect me or ANYONE to take you seriously? Sounds like your "degree" is questionable and your intellect is minimal, as evidenced by your vitriol and misguided anger. How about you send me a citation proving your position (because I need an education) or keep masterbating intellectually. 🙄 By the way, your degree didn't afford you the knowledge of The Nile Valley contributions to civilization (Northwest Alkebulan), how to respond to a poster correctly, proper capitalization, syntax or grammatical structure? Looks like lost money. Doesn't require a lot to deconstruct a troll.

"Heartbroken culture with no therapy." This guy is incredibly intelligent and educated

@Threemore650

2 жыл бұрын

Not when it comes to history. That was hilarious. “Africa civilised Europe” 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@thugwafflexp9061

2 жыл бұрын

@@Threemore650 Europe was at a loss until Africa introduced us a better way of living.

@Threemore650

2 жыл бұрын

@@thugwafflexp9061 They came and built Stonehenge for us, you know. They left no trace of themselves behind ... so they must have worked really fast too.

@freebee8221

Жыл бұрын

He is a moron if he thinks slavery was in any way an american thing. Slavery has existed thousands of years. Every nation and every country and every culture has experienced horrible things under Vikings, rome, Alexander, napoleon, mongols or sengoku era of Japan ect ect there has been slaves and people have been slaughterd in every corner of the world.

@jimirsayssponsor5844

Жыл бұрын

Don’t know what that has to do with Idris Elba being British but okay..? 🤷🏼‍♂️

"heartbroken culture with no therapy!" gotdamn that was deep

@GhettoArabSage

5 жыл бұрын

He sounds like if Avon Barksdale went to school and got enlightened.

@mrpearson1230

4 жыл бұрын

FACTS

@geronimopratt7976

4 жыл бұрын

@@GhettoArabSage dude is very intelligent and reads abundantly

@Lildoodirty

4 жыл бұрын

phillip martin yea what he said was hella true but it shouldn’t be used as a excuse for why people can or cannot be successful

@ajamusmith37

4 жыл бұрын

💯👏

Wood dropped the knowledge so casually...that shit was BEAUTIFUL! It needs to be said and he said from the heart.

@emanuelandrewsiii4160

5 жыл бұрын

Imagine Black History Month starting with that history?

@Cl0ckcl0ck

5 жыл бұрын

@@emanuelandrewsiii4160 It would be laughed out of class. And the school would be ridiculed.

@MajorKie

4 жыл бұрын

As a black British person I can honestly say 90% of how he describes the black European experience is so far from the truth. Most of us are Caribbean and descended from slaves also

@geordiejones5618

4 жыл бұрын

he just as wise as Avon

@vaahtobileet

4 жыл бұрын

@@geordiejones5618 he was spouting some real nonsense there.

Underrated actor. I will never forget his role as Avon, hands down has to be my most favorite character in any show or movie

British actors being good has a lot to do with the THEATRE culture there, a lot of actors for film and tv has extensive background in theatre and it really shows, I am not in any way saying theatre is greater than film or TV im just saying the process does help with acting.

I put the Wire above the Sopranos

@adanacman666

5 жыл бұрын

I agree 100%

@oneandonlyjaybee

5 жыл бұрын

Agree. The Wire was the first multi episode show I ever watched. I enjoyed individual episodes of Sopranos after but just couldn't get into it in the same way. It just seemed shallow and overly cinematic and cartoonish. I know you can't compare like for like with the two, but the Wire is just the best thing i have ever watched

@hashimdoe1832

5 жыл бұрын

Who wouldn't

@FIYARtv

5 жыл бұрын

I do too and I was a diehard Sopranos watcher. The Sopranos had 3 good seasons then went down hill. And don't even bring up the finale'!

@divinejacobmathew1503

5 жыл бұрын

No way ! Sopranos is better written and not only that without the Sopranos , there would be no Wire! Also can you give some memorable quotes from the Wire because the Sopranos got plenty!

The Wire is a classic

@royalescorpio

7 жыл бұрын

My #1 show

@CVargas202

6 жыл бұрын

i can never make up my mind between Breaking Bad and The Wire

@JERMAINE650

5 жыл бұрын

Facts

@zhukov1943

5 жыл бұрын

The Wire

The British Actors most of them have had a LOT of Theatre work. The majority of American stars today have had very little Theatre experience.

@jackrichardson5213

4 жыл бұрын

Haha no we never bro 😂 ive never seen a theatre and i live in london and never after shakespear the thing i know is romeo and juliet other than that i dont know shit about all that

@cw1436

4 жыл бұрын

@@jackrichardson5213 lololol so proud to be a dumbfuck

@danielngongang9419

4 жыл бұрын

@@jackrichardson5213 Probably because you have no interest in it

@lindar6326

4 жыл бұрын

BITCH THEN THEY SHOULD HAVE A BRITISH FILM INDUSTRY. THIS IS NOT BRITTYWOOD!!!!!

@steveg5302

4 жыл бұрын

Jack Richardson your obviously not an actor. Plus how can you be from London and never seen a theatre London is full of theatre . I’ve never been to one but I’ve seen hundreds

Great interview. Wood Harris is a great professional and down to earth.

The Wire is a show that is STILL RELEVANT today, which is alarming...and powerful. The writing and acting are spectacular but the city of Baltimore is truly the standout star of the series.

The wire was one of the best shows ever.

@TaddyPee

6 жыл бұрын

agentcypher Definitely. THE best in my opinion.

@GOWRISANKARAS

6 жыл бұрын

IS

@danhull4376

5 жыл бұрын

That's a well accepted fact. You're not coming with anything new when you say that.

@the_one_who-knocks

5 жыл бұрын

One of????? The goat tv shows

@Amin-ls1sj

5 жыл бұрын

It is the best show ever

Can't believe they didn't get flowers at the time. I remember seeing the first season and being in awe at how groundbreaking it was.

Love this interview, so much truth just casually dropped - I hope people see the show in a new light and how well it captured the Baltimore experience and how it's still so relevant. This show needs more awareness from the youth

Smart guy and great Actor, longtime fan. Don't see him often enough in movies or tv. Highly underrated!

@marvelousjames1331

5 жыл бұрын

@UndergroundGrower UK explain

@jameslyddall

5 жыл бұрын

M W some actors I really want to see more of Michael K Williams aka Omar, Wood Harris and that Somalian guy who played “I am the captain now” dude.

@ant06freeify

4 жыл бұрын

UndergroundGrower UK His not lying get out of your feelings

@ridgedowtin5520

4 жыл бұрын

UndergroundGrower UK no dumbass. Ur misinformed. Everything he said is spot on and I got time. Look up the moors. You just stopped doing your research once it justified that everyone but a black man started or created something.

@kyleswrightjr

4 жыл бұрын

The best actors always underrated . Said but true

Heartbroken culture with no therapy..

@davidmckesey7119

7 жыл бұрын

French Montana shit hit home

@jaychild78

6 жыл бұрын

French Montana Powerful

@tableek

6 жыл бұрын

Truth is the light..and that shit shines with that quote.

@robertoclemente5512

6 жыл бұрын

dude droppin k'nowledge

@robertoclemente5512

6 жыл бұрын

Don't talk shit Kwill.

This interview is so freaking cool. Wood Harris is so deep. And yes, The Wire was the best of the best in paid television bar none!

Thank you for that Moment, MR. WOOD HARRIS!! it is much needed.

Avon Barksdale Aka Ace Boogie Aka Wood Harris

@crawfordharrington9626

7 жыл бұрын

Daniel DeVito .. aka "Left side, Strong side!!" Julius Campbell

@ronhenson6716

7 жыл бұрын

"I want my corners"

@mahadhassan880

7 жыл бұрын

Daniel DeVito aka "is he crying?, take him to side with the rest of the bitches!" -above the rim

@scarecrow2811

7 жыл бұрын

Daniel DeVito That's the only movie you know him from isn't it?

@StillTheVoid

7 жыл бұрын

So we all just gonna forget he played jimi hendrix??

Why doesn't anyone mention The Corner when they mention The Wire. Charles S Dutton stand up!

@sleezzzyp

7 жыл бұрын

Dhani Taylor I wish I could thumb u up again(no homo) don't nobody remember the corner.not even actors either,real people off the street

@mansamusa2012

7 жыл бұрын

Ahhh you remember! I really didn't like that show though. But it was very realistic.

@dhani1taylor

7 жыл бұрын

I think of it like it is in an optimistic way of thinking. On the pessimistic side I think of all the acclaim David Simon received and Charles S, Dutton did not. On the realistic side, both series where EXTREMELY under rated.

@dhani1taylor

7 жыл бұрын

And a lot of those actors and actresses ended up on The Wire.

@pragmatic1ultramagnetic202

7 жыл бұрын

The corner was brilliant. Actually made me well up.

This is one of the best interviews I’ve listened to. I come back to it often

Great Interview! Anybody who sat down and actually watched the wire already knows what a fantastic show it was. They should also know exactly why it wasn't given the recognition it deserved. THE WIRE was one of the greatest television shows ever written, scripted and acted! If you don't know, now you know.

This man does not age

@Josh-go5lu

6 жыл бұрын

Jay Casado black don't crack

@raoulhery

6 жыл бұрын

right!?! Almost 15 years later, looks the same

@ricomartinez2869

6 жыл бұрын

Josh And Spanish don't vanish

@Arteaga4K

4 жыл бұрын

Rico Martinez Hispanic women age like milk after pregnancy

This is a cool style of interview. I like the free form conversation with minimal editing. Nice choice to keep the subject in-frame at all times. Gives the lovely illusion that Wood Harris is talking to directly to the audience.

Wood Harris is a great actor. We are blessed to have had him in the roles he played.

Wood Harris is a smart dude. Wish he has more film and tv exposure. Love this man's explanation. Thank you

It's really enjoying to see Mr. "I'm just a gangster I suppose - and I want my corners" to go deep and philosophical! Great man, great actor

he should get more work he is a good intelligent actor.

@EdTowel-ww7yh

5 жыл бұрын

He ain't wearing any dresses. Thus, little to no work is coming his way from Hollywood.

@CarLitozWayzz

5 жыл бұрын

He was in Ant-Man, one of the Police officers lol. Didn’t recognize him at first

@ReeFStackz

4 жыл бұрын

He was in the new creed movie

@jones21215

4 жыл бұрын

.. and that's the reason why he doesn't get more role, unfortunately

@phantomprophet6791

4 жыл бұрын

The Wire spin off with him as the main character running a business in prison with Chris and Wee Bey as his enforcers

Talk that ish Wood🎯‼🥰 I've always loved you as an actor. now I'm going to watch ALLLLLLL your interviews bc I've never heard you speak and my brother you have alot to say✊💫👑

I always love it when I'm pleasantly surprised by brothers and sisters during interviews. That plus The Wire was just soooo insanely off the chain!

This man is the truth.

@DankPhlosophy4111

7 жыл бұрын

Snapple facts

@eat-goodsmoke-good4970

7 жыл бұрын

Gio Temachtili im

@jamesbrown5262

6 жыл бұрын

lol except that part about blacks bringing schools, roads, and written language to Europe. hahahahahahah

@JumpOffBiggSean

6 жыл бұрын

He's one of my new favorite people.

@mobid.2084

6 жыл бұрын

John Finlayson you haven’t done your homework then and you’re making his point! Smfhh

Heartbroken with no therapy.......that was deep, and its true.

Great interview. Didn't realise how well spoken, knowledgeable and intelligent he is

This is a great conversation!

Wood Harris is a brilliant brotha

Great interview. Had never seen him talk in depth about filming w/ Idris. Those 2 were a great duo in the 1st 3 seasons.

My homeboy right here representing Chicago. A lot of good talent comes from Chicago and he played Avon Barksdale character very well.

This is a great interview.

One of the realist interviews EVER!!! So informative 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

The first 7 minutes of this interview is the dopest thing I've seen in some time

@thesaint8400

4 жыл бұрын

By the end of the first minute he's spouting total ignorance about Europe. He's a hack

@vaahtobileet

4 жыл бұрын

he's clearly uneducated

@aliabdi2759

4 жыл бұрын

The Saint Africans took Europe out of the dark ages and rule over Spain for 900years. We taught you guys how to read and count. If you don’t believe me go google that shit 😂

@jshx709

4 жыл бұрын

The Moors in Spain. Maybe you should read up on that. And Ancient Egypt while you're at it.

@vaahtobileet

4 жыл бұрын

@@jshx709 were either of those even "black" though? The Moors were Arabs at least. also lol at ALI ADBI up there.

Great interview.

I'm shocked I never see this guy more in film or tv. He was just as great as the rest

Dropped science Planting Jewels Great interview. Salute!

@ascend3654

5 жыл бұрын

son of duke

@seanboddie3852

5 жыл бұрын

💯

@platinum_knowledge

5 жыл бұрын

To bad, it's not historically accurate but hey if it makes us feel better so what right.

@last7509

5 жыл бұрын

@@platinum_knowledge lol. our people got a long way to go....

@platinum_knowledge

3 жыл бұрын

@OTA well where do we start the oldest road in England dates back to nearly 4,000 BC. After that Rome built roads in England in the first century AD and in Southern Europe even earlier. Nearly 700 years before the Moors invaded Southern Europe, they never made it to England. Egypt influenced Rome not the Moors. While they are called Arabic numerals our numbers actually originated in India and were not the creations of the first numbers system which dates back to Babylon, if you are a fan of the NFL you will be familiar with Roman numerals. Cleopatra was a white woman of Greek ancestry who's family was from Macedonia...etc. I could go on but why... Moors pulled Europe out of the Dark Ages but to act as if there was no civilization in Europe prior to that is ahistorical...ijs...there is enough credit to go around and give everyone their just due.

When he left the Wire cuz he said he didn't want to play a drug dealer anymore I didn't understand why...your working and on a hit show but now I get it. This is smart educated talented black man that has more to offer to our tv screens than besides playing a stereotypical black drug dealer.

@TMV420

6 жыл бұрын

Ka Trina I know what you're saying but he played anything BUT a stereotypical drug dealer. Avon Barksdale was a deep, complex character unlike most 1-dimensional drug dealers portrayed in most tv or movies.

@bigbadbear4988

4 жыл бұрын

Bunk-"BNBG"

@duptygupty

4 жыл бұрын

Come on bro, Avon Barksdale is no stereotype

@franjes9999

4 жыл бұрын

Avon Basksdale was hardly a stereotypical drug dealer The Wire wrote characters with incredible complexity and richness. Bar maybe the Sopranos and Mad Men I don’t think there’s anything better. He wasn’t on Top Boy or something

What an articulate and well read bloke, loving watching him interviewed.

Wood Harris get that legend title and while not seen as much or well recognized, he is well respected with less spotlight such as interviews groups talks and public speaking...keep up the good work bro

For goodness sakes Vlad, you realise that Senegal is a country in Africa - not Africa!!! Your experience in Senegal will not translate to be exactly the same in Zimbabwe, Namibia or South Africa.

@rashardgeter6660

6 жыл бұрын

Cro-Magnon BC That exactly what he unwittingly insinuated. His initial statement was about Africa.

@serignebousso2875

6 жыл бұрын

Pretty most of african countries have this hospitality but Senegal does stand out amongst them that’s why it is called le pays de la teranga meaning country of hospitality

@warrnp845

5 жыл бұрын

rassieai Exactly.

@Raphie009

5 жыл бұрын

It's unfortunately a common thing in the Western lexicon. Black people were always regarded as a racial monolith...so, it makes sense that their ancestral home would be regarded in a similar manner.

@ronaldkuykendall6057

5 жыл бұрын

@Hulk Hogan SHUT your dog smelling ASS UP!! The only history you people think you know is your own and you don't even know that, sad part about it you don't know anything about the rest of this world you think white people own everything, invented everything and mastered everything, you are an ignorant fool because you don't know history you just know white supremacy!!!

Opened my eyes to a viewpoint I hadn’t really thought of before. Wood is the man.

Very nice interview

Very topical stuff. Great interview.

Wood Harris aka Julius from Remember the Titans. Strong Side, Left Side.

@roninblax

5 жыл бұрын

Holy shit. You're right.

@BluDrop5

5 жыл бұрын

I love that movie!

This is the first time that I have seen him do a interview smart man

Great interview. This dude has amazing perspective.

Such a wonderful actor and very humble person. Continued blessings to you Wood!

Avon Barksdale was the realest nigga on The Wire

@aduarte8057

7 жыл бұрын

Zach Williams nah man Wee-Bey was

@EMosby615

6 жыл бұрын

Nah Slim Charles was

@audiofella5066

6 жыл бұрын

Stringer Bro Stringer!!!!!!!!!!!

@cuddacalhoun4971

6 жыл бұрын

But Omar had nikkas running 🏃😭💀

GREAT INTERVIEW... WOW... Too many jewels from this man in one setting.

What an incredibly great speaker. Intelligent, educated, and interesting. And a phenomenal actor

Been a fan of this man for a LONG TIME!!!!! Watched "The Wire" back when i was in high school. I remember trying to turn my friends onto it, but they couldn't place their asses in a chair at the same time every week to watch it. I've watched "The Wire" 4-5 times since then, and it gets better every time. When I was in 8th grade, our football team was going to play for the state championship......our coaches took us to watch "Remember The Titans"......after that, I was called "Sunshine" because i was a "pretty boy" with long blonde hair. We ended up winning the state championship and I think that the whole team watching that movie helped us connect with one another, as different as were were, with one another. Guy is a tremendous actor and doesn't get the respect or work that he deserves. Also, during that same time, HBO had a killer line up. OZ was on every week and so was The Sopranos. 3 of the best TV shows of all time......on at the same time.....on the same network.

Sopranos and the Wire are top 2 shows of all time they're interchangeable for the top spot

@flipgsp

7 жыл бұрын

I saw both shows at the same time. One episode of one show then of the other. The best couple months of entertainment I can remember.

@prettygirlpalette

7 жыл бұрын

J2theB this is my opinion as well top 2 and interchangeable I have watched both series at least once a year since they have been released

@ChimcharrNo1

6 жыл бұрын

I can agree with this.

@minnesotamatt1980

6 жыл бұрын

Sopranos bro and trust me I like the wire

@dofo970

6 жыл бұрын

Couldn’t agree more

I’m from the uk. When I talk to my friends, who happen to be black. The fact that they are black never really comes to mind and is seldom brought up. In my mind as a white person from the uk. The difference between me and my black friends is because he or she is African. They are brought up slightly different then me. The fact that we have different skin colour or features, never comes to mind. I have over the last year met a few people from America and two of them happen to be black. What surprised me was how often the fact that they are black and I am white came into conversation. They made me feel as if we where very different from each other not because of culture or upbringing but just because I was white and they are black. Very strange feeling for me.

@jasminehill6312

5 жыл бұрын

And Africans are different than being Black American so they have a different experience

@Basta11

3 жыл бұрын

The history of African Americans in the US is very different with slavery, the Civil war, reconstruction, Jim Crow, segregation, the KKK, systemic racism, lots of race riots/massacres, Civil rights movement, and so on and so forth. Race pervades US history and culture.

@MaRaX93

3 жыл бұрын

Americans have no cultural heritage, so they cling onto racial identities that have no place in the 21st century

@xxxmickyxxx3

3 жыл бұрын

@Prince Jaren lol are you mad because they spoke facts. Americans are quick to put other non black Americans down but at least they know their roots. You guys dont know your ancestral roots. All you know is America and that is it. Educate yourselves and your mentalities 🙄

@xxxmickyxxx3

3 жыл бұрын

@@MaRaX93 🤣🤣🤣 say it louder please. Finally found a comment that I've been saying to myself for time. They dont know their true ancestral roots and have no connection to it that they only go by America and that is it. All they know is America. They are very unwise and need to educate themselves. Poor mentality to have man

Wood Harris is amazing. I would love to see him here in England playing a British role - as Brits head to America - it would be amazing to see him in the theatre here. Fantastic interview.

@alexh4319

2 жыл бұрын

That would be interesting. American actors seem to have a trouble imitating the British accent. Largely due to American actors not having the same exposure to British accents that Brits have with American accents. British actors watch and experience American accents a lot more than American actors watch British actors. So it’s a little harder for American actors to play British characters with convincing accents than Brits playing American.

The reason British actors do so well is because they start off in the Theater. On the theatrical stage, you are that character for 2 hours at a time. While in American films, you are that character for 2 minutes at a time.

@patrickbyrne5070

2 жыл бұрын

We also have a cynical yet open view. There’s a kinda naive simplicity a lot Americans have that comes from being kinda isolated. As the man says their is a different dynamic. It’s not like there isn’t racism everywhere but there’s def an appreciation for reality and serious acting that crosses class boundaries many in America lack. The creators of the Wire are not that. They have that American writing style that kills it. Unfortunately you don’t get that many amazing shows like The Wire that marry the two. Great film and TV that has both UK Irish n American is the best stuff. Cause it brings out the best- when it’s done properly. That’s all there is to it.

@kingofpendragon

Жыл бұрын

The real reason black British actors are superior to black American actors is because black Americans are ETERNALLY LAZY AND ALWAYS HAVE A FUCKING CHIP ON THEIR SHOULDERS.

Amazing interview

Wood Harris is soooooo underrated! I love this dude... he's soooooooo smart.

Great interview. Thank you Wood Harris for seeing the value in my hometown of Baltimore

Thats a reall flattering comment to come from this man, it wont be missed here, best of luck to you mate!

Brother Harris is dropping jewels!

The legendary “Pit Stroll”.. Avon, Stringer & Stinkem.

@jasminehill6312

5 жыл бұрын

I just rewatched that episode last night

@brandonethereal1084

4 жыл бұрын

The music in that scene made it 10x better

@jonathanl123

4 жыл бұрын

Was this the scene he’s referring to with the orange couch?

@wimberlynoveless

4 жыл бұрын

Wee Bey too

@MrVanDep

4 жыл бұрын

@@wimberlynoveless WeeBay not in the scene. It's the 3 and they meet D'Angelo

The wire is the most closest to the reality thing you gonna get on TV.

@nenadpopov3601

3 жыл бұрын

And Sopranos and Breaking bad isn't??

@ag2407

3 жыл бұрын

@@nenadpopov3601 They were, but you gotta understand the history of Baltimore to realize how real and impactful the show was during its time. I’m from Maryland, Baltimore and DC were the top two cities from 1998-2006 ranking as the murder capital of America. Let that sink in. Two cities 40-50 minutes apart from each other were #1 and #2 for highest deaths in the country. The Wire will forever be the realist show ever created on television regardless how good Breaking Bad or the Sopranos was.

@donniedoesdishes

3 жыл бұрын

@@nenadpopov3601 nope not even close, oz is more realistic than the sopranos

@jayinri6658

3 жыл бұрын

@@nenadpopov3601 the sopranos is literally written by some white dude fantasizing what would happen in that lifestyle, the wire is written by former cops, it might not always be honest to their faults but the show is definitely more realistic than sopranos & I loove breaking bad but the show is far from real

@kk-tq8in

3 жыл бұрын

@@jayinri6658 the sopranos and breaking bad were great shows. But they weren't THAT realistic. Elements in both those shows were inspired from other industry products like goodfellas. What makes the wire is an extremely grounded setting where poetic moments are more subtle. Meanwhile the sopranos and breaking bad were a little more like story-based. They had moments of realism but were more focused on characters. The wire was more about the people and culture of Baltimore. Breaking bad is my favourite but it is easy for me to acknowledge that its a story while the wire is reality

Nice to hear him speak as himself. So articulate and knowledgeable. Deep brother. Makes sense why he’s a Tremendous actor!!!

Awesome Actor. Very Underrated. I still watch " Paid in Full " at least once a month.

@thatbemefool

4 жыл бұрын

Gahlen Fuller - #MeToo “Don’t call me Lucky no more Ma, Thank You!”

Wood Harris one of the most underrated actors ever

The most elegant way I've heard anyone explain our peoples position in America. It's spot on thank you brother for given these words.

Extremely thoughtful man. Outstanding content.

The wire was the shit. Stringer was my favorite criminal.

Wood brought such an air of articulance to Avon Barkesdale, made him such a 3 dimensional character, I think that's why so many people love Avon's character. And fucking amazing acting aswell, obviously

incredible interview

So eloquently put, Wood! 👍🏽

The wire is my favorite series ever

I can not believe that I have hit the thumbs down button 😿I understood what he was trying to say but it's simply not true. There is not a bloody monopoly on racism 😡 If your black you feel and know it. I just want to big up all the Black people in Britain that keep on fighting and trying to make a way through. We know the struggles that we face everyday, but keep going. 😘

Probably the best interview on Vladtv, not even half way through and what this brother is saying really resonates with me. The Wire is also the greatest show of all time!

@marlostanfield1474

2 жыл бұрын

Greatest show ever if we kan get a reboot I’ll be satisfied the rest of my life

Damn this is the first time I have ever seen this interview. He is a trip. He is very bright and sharp

The great Wood Harris is teaching today, dropping major gems!💎 #Truth

WOOD HARRIS!....always a lesson learned in his interviews...

Excellent interview

It's incredible to watch The Wire and to see all of these extremely talented black American actors, and even more incredible to hear them speak so eloquently about race and their experience. I love to hear it whenever Wood Harris or Wendell Pierce speak their mind.

Coming to finally watch The Wire after more than a decade, I'm completely blown away. It rivals Dickens and is still unbelievably relevant in 2019. An effing shame it failed to be recognized (no Emmy?!?!?) during those early years.

Brilliantly spoken!

Wow very eloquent and Factual with a Spin to it! I’m a big believer in getting your own truth because there is a lot of SPIN out there but there are some holes that i need filled in in his diatribe, but that doesn’t mean I’m right or he’s wrong that’s what makes real conversation great. Socrates said “The wise man knows that he knows nothing but the fool proclaims unwavering knowledge in all things! I would love to just sit down and talk to this guy and exchange!

What an amazing conversation. What an amazing actor.