Oscar-Nominated Film “The Barber of Little Rock” Explores Banking While Black | Amanpour and Company

"The Barber of Little Rock" is a short documentary that follows the story of Arlo Washington. He runs a barber college in Arkansas and a credit union dedicated to serving the Black community. The film exposes issues of segregation and economic inequality that persist in America. Washington and filmmaker John Hoffman joined the show shortly after they received the news that the film was nominated for an Oscar.

Originally aired on January 24, 2024

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