Wonder, Joy & Connection: Forest Whitaker and David E. Talbert

It’s a Christmas musical 20 years in the making. David E. Talbert wrote and directed Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey that stars Forest Whitaker as a magical toymaker.

We talked with them about finding joy, singing skills and the importance of connecting this Christmas.

JINGLE JANGLE: A CHRISTMAS JOURNEY (2020) Madalen Mills as Journey Jangle and Forest Whitaker as Jeronicus Jangle. Cr.Gareth Gatrell/NETFLIX

Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey streams on Netflix Friday November 13

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