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Actor: "We can no longer make a living"

Mehdi Barakchian, who describes himself as a "middle-class actor," has been in hit TV shows like "Manifest," "You," and "The Last OG." He joined CBS News to talk about what he's experienced as his union prepares to strike for better compensation.

Jul 13, 2023 (06:18)

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