‘I’m Not Woke. I’m Aware.’ Chicago Comedian T. Murph Reflects On Hulu’s ‘Woke’
In ‘Woke,’ a life-changing event upends one man’s life. Nerdette talks with Chicago comic T. Murph about his role and the show’s message.
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