Best Of: John Turturro / Jordan Firstman on ‘Club Kid’

John Turturro stars in the new film The Only Living Pickpocket in New York. To prepare, he studied with a pickpocket. Turturro is known for his roles in films by Spike Lee and the Coen Brothers, in acclaimed TV series The Night Of, and Severance. He spoke with Terry Gross about how growing up around volatility helped him understand some of his characters.

Also, Jordan Firstman talks about writing, directing and starring in the new comedy/drama film Club Kid. He plays a hard-partying gay club promoter who discovers he has a 10 year-old kid. He spoke with Ann Marie Baldonado about capturing the highs and lows of club life.

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