Algee Smith

Personal context

Summary

Algee Smith is an actor and musician known for The New Edition Story, Detroit, The Hate U Give, Euphoria, and Judas and the Black Messiah. His work has often involved black history, police violence, and the experiences of black communities. In interviews about Detroit, he said the film should prompt discussion of the justice system and help audiences understand the effects of long-standing oppression; he has also discussed the responsibility of portraying police violence truthfully in The Hate U Give. No public party campaigning, DEI affiliation, or advocacy organization role is on record.