'His performance electrifies Black Panther... Exciting young black people about the possibilities of how society could be changed.' Director of Voice4Change, Kunle Olulode, pays tribute to Chadwick Boseman, who has died at the age of 43. More here:
He originally wanted to be a writer and director and appeared in a number of TV roles while continuing to write plays.
His breakthrough role came when he played baseball pioneer Jackie Robinson in the 2013 film 42. The following year he played another iconic black figure, starring as soul legend James Brown in Get On Up. In 2017, he took on the role of Thurgood Marshall, the first African American to serve on the US Supreme Court.But it was his role in Black Panther - the ninth highest grossing film of all time - that propelled him into the consciousness of film fans across the world.
His character's famous salute inspired many to feel an added sense of pride in their African heritage. Boseman reprised his role in Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame, and a sequel to Black Panther was scheduled for release in 2022.He remained sceptical of the industry that made him famous, once saying:"You don't have the same exact experience as a black actor as you do as a white actor."The best way to put it is: How often do you see a movie about a black hero who has a love story - with a black woman, or any woman for that matter ... he has a spirituality.
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