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Cuba Gooding, Jr., Talks to Jeffrey Toobin About O. J. Simpson

Episode Summary

<p>More than twenty years ago, the L.A.P.D. chased O. J. Simpson’s white Bronco, kicking off a murder trial that captivated the nation. <em>The New Yorker</em>’s <strong>Jeffrey Toobin</strong> wrote a book about the Simpson case, “The Run of His Life,” which is now the source for the television miniseries “The People vs. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story.” In a conversation with Toobin, <strong>Cuba Gooding, Jr.</strong>, who plays Simpson in the show, explains that as a “young, black entertainer” he celebrated the acquittal verdict, but filming the show changed his feelings.</p>

Episode Notes

More than twenty years ago, the L.A.P.D. chased O. J. Simpson’s white Bronco, kicking off a murder trial that captivated the nation. The New Yorker’s Jeffrey Toobin wrote a book about the Simpson case, “The Run of His Life,” which is now the source for the television miniseries “The People vs. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story.” In a conversation with Toobin, Cuba Gooding, Jr., who plays Simpson in the show, explains that as a “young, black entertainer” he celebrated the acquittal verdict, but filming the show changed his feelings.