Et gained exclusive access to O Magazine's special advance screening of Lee Daniels' The Butler, being the only news outlet with Oprah following her comments about the N-word and racism in America.
The epic period film charts the life and observations of Cecil Gaines, a butler (played by Forest Whitaker) serving under eight American Presidents over the course of three decades. Nominated for a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for 1985's The Color Purple, Oprah takes on the role of Gloria Gaines, the wife of the title character.
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"I think it's an important film for America," said Oprah. "I think it's a love story for African-American families, and I think that the history lesson ... for our country is look at where we've come and look at where we have to go."
Lady O recently gave a candid interview to Parade, where she stated, "You cannot...
The epic period film charts the life and observations of Cecil Gaines, a butler (played by Forest Whitaker) serving under eight American Presidents over the course of three decades. Nominated for a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for 1985's The Color Purple, Oprah takes on the role of Gloria Gaines, the wife of the title character.
Related: First Look at Lady O Back on Big Screen
"I think it's an important film for America," said Oprah. "I think it's a love story for African-American families, and I think that the history lesson ... for our country is look at where we've come and look at where we have to go."
Lady O recently gave a candid interview to Parade, where she stated, "You cannot...
- 8/1/2013
- Entertainment Tonight
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