‘The Best of Enemies’ Interview: Taraji P. Henson, Sam Rockwell, Bill Riddick & Robin Bissell

The civil rights drama aims to tell the true story of an unlikely friendship.

BackstageOL takes you backstage with stars Taraji P. Henson, Sam Rockwell, Bill Riddick and director Robin Bissell to talk about their new true-story drama, The Best of Enemies.

Film synopsis:

The true story of the unlikely relationship between Ann Atwater, an outspoken civil rights activist, and C.P. Ellis, a local Ku Klux Klan leader. During the racially charged summer of 1971, Atwater and Ellis come together to co-chair a community summit on the desegregation of schools in Durham, N.C. The ensuing debate and battle soon lead to surprising revelations that change both of their lives forever.

The Best of Enemies hits theaters on April 5th. Check out the full interview below!