Kids under, I'd say, 14 are still maturing; they are still growing. They are still understanding themselves. To hit them with something like 'Roots,' to hit them with this particular period of time, it's important to discuss the matters beyond… — Malachi Kirby Copy Share Image
Kunta Kinte's strength derives from the knowledge of where he comes from, but it struck me that I don't know where I come from.… — Malachi Kirby Copy Share Image
One of the biggest things that I took from playing Kunta Kinte was where his strength came from in knowing where he was from. — Malachi Kirby Copy Share Image
When I heard that 'Roots' was being remade, my first response was, 'Seriously?' I was a bit skeptical. Then I had an audition in… — Malachi Kirby Copy Share Image
I believe it's important to have equal opportunities as a black actor. My way of fighting for it is through my art, by not… — Malachi Kirby Copy Share Image
I found that there were things that God could reveal to me that I could never get myself physically. — Malachi Kirby Copy Share Image
I was 22 when my mother gave me the original box set of 'Roots' and she said, 'I want you to watch this.' I… — Malachi Kirby Copy Share Image
Playing Kunta Kinte is an emotional, physical, spiritual, and mental journey. — Malachi Kirby Copy Share Image
I was taught about slavery, but it was the ancient Egyptians. That's the closest I got to African history. — Malachi Kirby Copy Share Image
My roots go back to West Africa, but my last name is Kirby, which is not an African name. — Malachi Kirby Copy Share Image
There are many people still ashamed of their roots because of the negative connotations that come with being an 'African.' That sentiment exists many… — Malachi Kirby Copy Share Image
My dad passed when I was 6. I found out when I was about 21 that my dad always said acting would be the… — Malachi Kirby Copy Share Image
