David Oyelowo Talks ‘Newborn,’ Solitary Confinement and Psychological Survival

BGN interviews David Oyelowo for his new film Newborn.

Newborn follows Chris Newborn (Oyelowo) who after serving seven years in solitary confinement seeks to rebuild his life and reconnect with his family only to find that freedom has become a terrifying psychological battleground.

Interviewer: Jamie Broadnax

Video Editor: Jamie Broadnax

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Newborn will be released theatrically on April 10, 2026 exclusively at AMC theaters