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Why Baker Dwight Henry Said Yes to Starring in Beasts of the Southern Wild

Dwight Henry was a bakery owner when the producers of Beasts of the Southern Wild approached him to play the lead character of the film. Watch as Dwight and director Benh Zeitlin talk about learning lines while making jelly doughnuts. Plus, find out why Dwight says his real-life experience during Hurricane Katrina prepared him most for the film.
Published on August 26, 2012
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