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Jesse Williams Feels a 'Duty' to Highlight 'All Things Black' and Positive


‘Distilled’ executive producer Jesse Williams exclusively tells Us Weekly about his commitment to highlighting ‘all things Black that are positive and constructive’ in society

That’s just what I choose to do with my energy,” Williams, 42, exclusively told Us Weekly at the Sunday, July 28, red carpet premiere of Distilled. There are personal elements [because] half my family’s from the deep South and has suffered land loss,” the Grey’s Anatomy alum told Us. Kayla Oaddams/Getty ImagesWilliams called Distilled an “updated reflection” of working-class individuals, specifically working in the wine and spirits business.

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