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MC And Actor Riz Ahmed Embraces A New Kind Of Role In 'Sound Of Metal'
Ahmed is nominated for an Oscar for his role as a drummer who loses his hearing in Sound of Metal. To prepare for the part, he immersed himself in deaf culture. Originally broadcast Dec. 15, 2020.
MC And Actor Riz Ahmed Embraces A New Kind Of Role In 'Sound Of Metal'
British MC and actor Riz Ahmed is used to rapping and reciting lines, but he had to learn a new form of communication for his latest film. In Sound of Metal, Ahmed plays a drummer who goes deaf. To prepare for the role, Ahmed immersed himself in deaf culture and worked with a deaf advocate to learn American Sign Language.