Morgan Freeman

Studio 360

Morgan Freeman is one of the most admired actors around—his deep warm voice has become cinematic shorthand for trusted authority and wisdom. In his latest film, 10 Items or Less, he plays a version of himself, but it’s a washed up, much less successful version. Kurt spoke with Freeman about his acting life and his current effort shaking up the conventional ways movies are distributed.

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