Conversations | Barkhad Abdi

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On the latest episode of Conversations, BIG show correspondent, Wilson Morales sits down with former cab and limousine driver-turned potential Oscar nominee, Barkhad Abdi to talk about his breakthrough role in Captain Phillips.

From Somalia to Minnesota, the man who upstaged a two-time Oscar winner brings a transparent authenticity to his performance that has generated enormous buzz. If a hero can only be as good as his villain, than Abdi more than holds his own opposite Hanks.

He discusses his preparation and star-turn on the latest episode of Conversations.

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