Will Smith's "Apology"

05/08/2022 34 min

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Episode Synopsis

Will Smith's recent assault on comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars caused a furor. Since the incident, Smith has retreated from the public eye and all of his current projects have been shelved. The actor recently broke his silence with an apology video. In this episode, we consider the difference between damage control and genuine remorse. We also press into the question of whether our culture has the resources for forgiveness. 

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