Beyonce Knowles Should Not Portray Angela Davis

We, the undersigned, are opposed to the idea of R&B singer/actress Beyonce Knowles playing the role of Angela Davis in any biographical film portraying Dr. Davis' life. On February 5 2009, the onl... continue reading »

300 signatures Goal: 1,000
All Signatures (300 total)
276.
Erik C 31 August 2009

"I support this petition"

277.
Sharmon J 17 August 2009

"I support this petition"

278.
Rhonda T 9 August 2009

"I support this petition"

279.
Marie H 1 August 2009

"What's with Beyonce playing all these historical figures in movies? She's not a bad actress, but she can't playe everybody."

280.
Desiree P 28 July 2009

"I support this petition"

281.
Denise Leoram 20 July 2009

"no offense to the true talents of Ms. Knowles, but this role should go to a more seasoned actress."

282.
Louise C 13 July 2009

"U must be kiddin you know she can't act and if you haven't noticed her name makes a movie tank! Dreamgirls survived only because of all the other amazing actors and actresses in there. Cadillac records flopped everything else flopped!. There is Halle, Tar"

283.
T Gh 29 June 2009

"While Ms. Knowles does possess some talent, she is not an adept actor. Many, many exceptional actors - classically trained, and those who have earned the respect of their peers, based upon the calibre of their work should have foremost consideration. A ro"

284.
Erin G 28 June 2009

"I support this petition"

285.
Kathryn M 14 June 2009

"It would be a slap in the face to her legacy."

286.
Ama L 11 June 2009

"There are other black women you know!"

287.
K M 10 June 2009

"If you ever dreamed of winning an Oscar for this film...choose someone else!"

288.
Elia A 10 June 2009

"Ms. Knowles and Ms Davis are polar opposies; plus Ms. Knowles can't act. She's really an insipid actress."

289.
Yolanda L 10 May 2009

"I support this petition"

290.
Kay R 4 May 2009

"Prevent this travesty!"

291.
Rochelle G 26 April 2009

"No disrespect to Ms. Knowles BUT could you PLEASE give a more talented actress the chance to bring Angela Davis' story to life? Thank you"

292.
Ej M 11 April 2009

"Do not allow this travesty to happen!"

293.
Nakisha M 5 April 2009

"I support this petition"

294.
Delenthia H 3 April 2009

"Why I feel that Beyonce is a talented actress and her acting is steadily progressing, her talents at this time are not great enough to portray this icon."

295.
Thorn G 30 March 2009

"Nothing against Beyonce, but give some other accomplished actress the opportunity to shine!"

296.
Dominic P 22 March 2009

"Beyonce hasn't shown the depth it would take to portray such an iconic figure in black culture (my guess is she doesn't know much about the black power movement at all). Her voice and demeanor alone don't carry the weight of a revolutionary figure and com"

297.
Ebonee G 14 March 2009

"Beyonce may be beautiful, but an Actress she is not. We are a diverse people and America is full of fantastic, out of work, beautiful actresses. Please lay off the Beyonce Kool-Aid...evn thought Single Ladies IS jamming."

298.
Bboi Velez 2 March 2009

"NO. Just......no."

299.
Shakita Y 25 February 2009

"Why does everyone think that Beyonce is the hottest thing and have her portray some of our most dear favorites. You see how Ms. Ella James got mad at her for what she did at the Inauguration. That was very disrespectful. I only thought that took place whe"

300.
Aurelia Y 13 February 2009

"I support this petition"

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