The Lessons I Learned From John Witherspoon

Trey Alston, MTV Movies Blog
Thu, 10/31/2019 - 5:42am

John Witherspoon was known for his comedic roles in films like 'Friday' and shows like 'The Wayans Brothers.' But in the quieter moments between jokes and gags, he spoke to generations, particularly Black men, about how to succeed in a world that doesn’t hand anything to you.

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