The difference between me and you is... I ain't no killer. I ain't no killer.
Daveed Diggs is living his best life. Born in Oakland to an African American father and Jewish mother, he was recruited and went to Brown University where he broke the schools record for 110m hurdles and earned a BA in Theater. He performed for a few years in experimental theater until he was discovered by Lin-Manuel Miranda and debuted the roles of Marquis de Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson in "Hamilton" (for which he won a Tony and a Grammy). After a handful of other credits, he returned to Oakland to write and star in "Blindspotting" with his friend Rafael Casal.
Diggs' determination and talent aren't the only thing that makes this film brilliant. He tells the story of a young man of color who is trying to come back from a stint in prison in a world of gentrification, racism, and violence. "Blindspotting" delicately, hilariously, and effectively deals with these tough and timely issues. This is the most criminally underseen movie of 2018 (and, as of this writing, my favorite).
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