Stage Star Turns to Martial Arts in 'Redbelt'

May 3, 2008 / Add comment

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Actor Chiwetel Ejiofor, seen in American Gangster and Children of Men, discusses his role as a jujitsu instructor in the new David Mamet film Redbelt. Ejiofor talks about exploring the dynamics of his character, undergoing his martial arts training, working with David Mamet, and past roles -- particularly that of a drag queen in Kinky Boots. This interview serves as a quick introduction to the movie and the actor, who is relaxed and down to earth in talking about his work.