Without a doubt, she’s one of the most important and extraordinary writing / acting / creative talents we have in the UK right now. Protect Michaela at all costs.
She and she alone should play Nina Simone. The vulnerability that they both have in their respected professions is uncanny. That and they favor each other facially
I agree, she showed the real London. Not in the typical way a lot of American shows paint it. It was refreshing! I pray for more Londoners making films in London ❤️
@Brain Congoree I think she’s making an observation of her childhood, she felt brotherly and sisterly with her community that was filled with people from different cultures and backgrounds. There’s nothing really to comment on, she’s just making an observation on what her life was like growing up.
A lot of films show London as ultra-white, (*ahem* Notting Hill) with absolutely no ethnic minorities in sight unless they are playing up to a stereotype. I was so pleased Michaela Coel showed the truer version of London. 💛
She's other worldly, sent from the heavens to help shift this world to a slightly better place. This interview made me cry, Reggie is incredible, fabulous interview. Excellence.
@@DeepScreenAnalysis Doesn't mean she isn't human, how would my opinion be diminishing her accomplishments? She's absolutely incredible in every single way. Spread kindness Messylin
@Brain Congoree For me it was actually quite surprising to see Arabella's character in school talking about discrimination between black and white people, because from my own experience this wasn't a highlighted topic, the most discrimination happening in school was unfortunately among black people about eachother's blackness and what that meant or represented to us at the time (which is completely null and void now) so I think it was a more progressive stance she took in communicating these issues back then in the present day. Growing up in London as a black woman in my experience the lines between blacks and whites were completely intersected, as class was definitely the main discriminatory factor in the UK. However speaking to my black brother, he would say the opposite.
@Brain Congoree I'm speaking of my own experience growing up in london, it's not necessarily an opinion. Whats your experience or opinion on the matter?
@Brain Congoree It's interesting your pov about her comment about people being brotherly beyond race, because I do understand what you mean, but growing up it really didn't feel like there was any difference or animosity between black and white people at school. However this doesn't take away from the main issue within racism that is the subconscious discrimination being such an ingrained part of society, much like men and women growing up with the idea of what a boy or a girl is or should be, which is that going to take many more years to deeply reconstruct. Thankfully just by Michaela Coel existing and creating in the way she does, we're getting much closer to the re-humanising of POC's
I can't recall the last time I saw something that managed to do what I May Destroy You does. To take such an unflinching look at incredibly difficult subjects, and yet refuse to offer easy solutions is so searingly honest, it really is art of the highest order.
Omg this is it. In the last episode every outcome didn’t satisfy. It took me weeks to realise the ending was a complete masterpiece and was true to life
mate when reggie yates said thanks for showing a real london that he recognises I totally relate! that is the london i grew up in as well. plenty of moments in the programme that made me feel really nostalgic and almost yearning for a piece of that london now. Michaela is a genius. A storyteller for my time x
@Brain Congoree I think back then - at least for me anyway - coming from a working class background, with two african parents (like Reggie and Michaela) and coming from a council estate (the projects if you're from the US reading this), there was more of a community feeling than there is now because everyone shared the commonality that we were all living on this compound/area and that was our community. I never really experienced racism (from memory) when I was younger. Maybe it was the area I lived in, maybe it was because the people are grew up with weren't racist (overtly), it could have been a lot of things... but basically we were all in the same boat; going through hardship, not having a lot of money etc but everyone - regardless of whether you were white, black, indian, whatever, - always had your back. They always had their door open for you, always lended a hand, always looked our for each other's kids, just a better sense of community and love. I think it also helped me growing up in a very multicultural area, I had a better understanding of different people from different walks of life, their life, their cultures, their customs and vice versa. From a social aspect, in terms of going out, the music was better, the vibes was better! Hearing some of the music that was played throughout the series, there was a lot of throwbacks, old popular UK songs so obviously I felt very nostalgic hearing those songs and trying to remember how old I was, what I was doing, what I was wearing, whom I was with back then, what the dance moves were lol Like, Reggie said, it was nice to see London through the lens/era that we grew up in. Me and Reggie Yates are the same age (Michaela is a few years younger) so I completely 100% agreed with his statement as we probably grew up around similar things/experiences at the same time. Sorry for the lengthy response but I hope I answered your question! x
@@TheMs5feet I completely agree. I’m Filipino but grew up in Ladbroke Grove and this was my experience too. It was only when I worked in a hotel that I started to get the typical “Where are you reeeaallly from?” questions and “You speak English very well” comments. I’m sorry to say, they were always from white Americans.
This man is a fantastic interviewer. It’s really a conversation and the mutual admiration and respect is evident throughout. I haven’t seen I May Destroy You but ill be watching it today. Awesome job!
oh my god I love her. She's articulating to a vast audience what I've been contemplating for years. If we really "knew" each other, we would never, never make enemies of one another..
Trust me ! I’m also half Ghanaian and co-founded Million Youth Media on RU-vid where we produce and curate films from young filmmakers around the country ❤️ 🇬🇭
Love this woman and Reggie a wonderful interview. This is the London I know and grew up in, with friends who were literally family being white, black, Morrocan, Chinese this was how we grew up and when I watch Coel's work it feels like home. No other tv show shows that truth and reality. So thank you for the mirror ❤ it also makes me realise how beautiful growing up in London was, for all of us. If only the rest of the world could find that reality.
I needed to see this. I appreciate this level of honesty and to see other black people engaging in intellectual discussions to celebrate her creativity and journey. Great discussion.
It was beautiful seeing her moved by his words at the end. I believe that's what her heart is all about. Telling untold stories, stories of people whom the world tries to erase.
I’ve moved to East London 12 years ago and I may destroy you is by far the most accurate interpretation I’ve seen. It’s weird because I often travel back to the north of England and it’s funny the point of view my family and friends have on London, especially the ones that haven’t really spent much time here.
It's lovely that she can talk to her Mum about her life so openly. A lot of parents are very closed off and aloof, especially more traditional cultures.
Her viewpoint on IP (intellectual property) reminds me of what Dave Chappelle is currently speaking about when it came to the syndication of his skit show. There has to be a line drawn in the entertainment industry. You can't take everything from the artist and threaten their livelihood, their name, their God-given talent.
Not being from the UK, I'm ashamed to admit that I hadn't known a single thing about Michaela Coel until the release of Black Earth Rising on Netflix -- so for those already familiar with her work you can pretty much just imagine how affected I was by her performance. It's really the only time I've ever watched a performance and been immediately convinced that it was one for the ages. I'm not sure I've ever seen a performer as capable of reaching the emotional depths that she was able to reach in that series, and now that I've had the privilege to discover more about her as a human being (retrospectively through interviews like this) it only further cements her brilliance as a performer. It's one thing to shed a few tears over a particularly sad or moving moment in a film or television series, but it's another entirely to surrender all of your emotional self to an on-screen character for episodes on end. Her performances are so raw, so authentic, that you can't help but feel her pain and anger. And that she is so willing to lend her talents to roles that take on some of the heaviest and most important subjects only adds to the gravity of those performances. There are many whose hearts and minds will change for the better simply from witnessing her on-screen journeys and for that she deserves all the praise and acclaim that this world has to offer!
This interview made me very happy that I am completely confused by the notion of not knowing where my mother came from and what her vulnerabilities were. I guess parents should talk more openly with their children about the full breadth of the human experience. Speaking of transparency.
Absolutely love Michaela Coel, her work is tremendous. 'I may destroy you' is one of those works that time will appreciate and I will keep appreciating. Thank you very much for what you do.. Absolutely love everything..
"The ETHICS of taking everything!!" This speaks so LOUD and CLEAR. Stop taking someone's hard earned IP. Think for yourself people!!! Copycats and people who STEAL IP are straight up idiots. I'm glad she's not on social media too so she can focus on her masterpieces.
She has a very special gift. A beautiful woman on the inside and out. I May Destroy You took me through so many emotions. Amazing writing, acting and cinematography. I was truly moved by every single episode. So proud of her and what she's created. We Love You Michaela!!
I haven’t seen the show, I didn’t see any piece of work where Michaela stands and plus I come from France but this interview and especially the end got me so emotional!! Woaw ❤️
This is so important to me it made me so emotional. Its so true that it can be erased and sometimes you feel overwhelmed with the lack of understanding of your history, that hit so deep. Shes amazing.
Both are good at what they do. Michaela is an amazing writer. I may destroy you was a watch that provoked a lot emotions just insight and awareness on the context. Very inspiring
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How can one not be madly in love with such a muse? M.C. just blows me away. EVERY SINGLE TIME. Sometimes I watch her speak with a lump in my throat and I can't explain why, but I guess this is how regular people like me feel when we encounter true genius, when we see someone whose truth is so compelling it touches deep in your heart.
It’s super intense I just finished it and came here to see what else she had to say. The series has a lot of TW segsual assault 🤬❌ and I cried thru multiple episodes
Much love from east Africa and entire Africa, Micheala coel is really representing human race..more candles to be blown Happy belated birthday darlin 🇰🇪 ❤️
She REFUSES to be exploited; when she was calling out the industry for not looking out for people she was really speaking to the sinister nature of capitalism!!!!1!!!
