Teju Cole takes in the skyline from the roof of his apartment building in Brooklyn

Teju Cole takes in the skyline from the roof of his apartment building in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, and reflects on his American citizenship and Nigerian upbringing.

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Teju Cole takes in the skyline from the roof of his apartment building in Brooklyn

Starring: Teju Cole
Producer: Kristina Budelis and Myles Kane