“I’d realized that the dream had come true.” –Yaphet Kotto reflecting on how ALIEN opened doors for Black and women actors Remembering the magnetic star, who has passed away at the age of 81. Rest In Peace. | TIFF

1.8K views | Yaphet Kotto pays tribute to ALIEN, which he thanks for its heroic portrayals of women and African-Americans nearly 40 years ago.  Animated by Polyester Studio  Excerpted from an onstage Q+A for ALIEN at TIFF ’03 | TIFF | Facebook