Netflix announced this Thursday (7) that Oprah Winfrey will host a new special on the streaming platform, “Oprah + Viola: A Netflix Special Event”. The great American presenter will mediate an exclusive conversation with the acclaimed actress, winner of Emmy, Oscar, Golden Globe and SAG Awards, Viola Davis.

In celebration of the release of Davis’ memoir, “Finding Me,” the duo will talk over the course of 48 minutes about her childhood, career, and what brings her peace and happiness in life after a troubled adult life. The idea of ​​the special is to address the good and bad sides of the award-winning actress’s life, talking about growing up in extreme poverty to become one of the most renowned artists in Hollywood.

According to Collider, the idea of ​​the project is to show Viola Davis discussing how “giving up hope that the past could be different brought her peace, forgiveness and a sense of self”.

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And Davis’ career is increasingly busy. In addition to the Netflix special, she will also soon release “The Woman King” about the real history of the Kingdom of Dahomey, in Africa, debuting in April as former first lady of the United States Michelle Obama in the series “The First Lady” .

“Oprah + Viola: A Netflix Special Event” premieres April 22 on streaming.