New Biopic of Black Revolutionary Angela Davis in the Works
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The film will focus on the militant activist’s work and the trajectory of her life.
A new film about the life and legacy of Black revolutionary Angela Davis is in the works.
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“Angela Davis: An Autobiography” will focus on the militant activist’s work and the trajectory of her life. Forest Whitaker will serve as executive producer, and Sidra Smith, the person behind the 2012 documentary “Free Angela and All Political Prisoners,” will be co-producer.
Davis herself will also serve as an executive producer along with her niece, playwright Eisa Davis. One of Whitaker's upcoming films also includes Ryan Coogler's Marvel flick Black Panther.
Davis was a lea...