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 »
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"What's with Beyonce playing all these historical figures in movies? She's not a bad actress, but she can't playe everybody."
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"no offense to the true talents of Ms. Knowles, but this role should go to a more seasoned actress."
"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"
"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"
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"It would be a slap in the face to her legacy."
"There are other black women you know!"
"If you ever dreamed of winning an Oscar for this film...choose someone else!"
"Ms. Knowles and Ms Davis are polar opposies; plus Ms. Knowles can't act. She's really an insipid actress."
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"Prevent this travesty!"
"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"
"Do not allow this travesty to happen!"
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"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."
"Nothing against Beyonce, but give some other accomplished actress the opportunity to shine!"
"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"
"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."
"NO. Just......no."
"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"
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