How Forest Whitaker Is Helping Hollywood’s Next Generation Find Its Voice

In this week’s Sunday Sitdown, Forest Whitaker talks to Willie Geist about his path from football player to opera singer and Oscar-winning actor with a career in film spanning nearly four decades. After a run of memorable roles and alongside blockbuster directors, Whitaker has been turning some attention to projects by first-time filmmakers of color and helping a new generation find its voice in Hollywood. » Subscribe to TODAY: » Watch the latest from TODAY: About: TODAY brings you the latest headlines and expert tips on money, health and parenting. We wake up every morning to give you and your family all you need to start your day. If it matters to you, it matters to us. We are in the people business. Subscribe to our channel for exclusive TODAY archival footage & our original web series. Connect with TODAY Online! Visit TODAY’s Website: Find TODAY on Facebook: .