Every now and then, a movie comes along that inspires you through the depiction of past heroic acts of brave men and women. Red Tails, a World War II movie based on actual historical events of a crew of African American pilots in the Tuskegee training program facing segregation while kept mostly on the ground and called to duty when desperately needed under the guidance of Col. A.J. Bullard is such a movie.
The cast includes British born Nigerian actor, David Oyelowo as Joe 'Lightning' Little and several other African American actors such as Bryan Cranston as Maj. William Mortamus, Cuba Gooding as Jr.Major Emanuelle Stance as Josh Dallas Ryan (as Joshua Dallas), Daniela Ruah as Sofia, Terrence Howard as Col. A.J. Bullard, Michael B. Jordan as Maurice 'Bumps' Wilson , Theo James as Mortamus' intel Officer, Tristan Wilds as Ray 'Ray Gun' Gannon, Gerald McRaney as General Luntz , Method Man as Sticks, Andre Royo as Chief 'Coffee' Coleman, Elijah Kelley as Samuel 'Joker' George, Lee Tergesen as Maj. Col. Jack Tomilson and Ne-Yo as Andrew 'Smoky' Salem.
The movie shows the problems they face including racism and how they started the civil rights movement. The movie's producer, George Lucas, was worried that only a very narrow part of the actual events that occurred could be included in the movie. However, we all know that this is just a window into what occurred, including the men saving many lives that would have been lost.
The action scenes are choreographed with mind blowing precision and special effects. Terrence Howard delivers one of the most memorable performances of his career. In addition to an excellent supporting cast this movie also boasts of a script that offers abundant scope for more than sufficient characterization.
The movie which delivers what promises to be an endearing depiction of how people have fought discrimination of all sorts and emerged courageously to fight for causes above and beyond their imagination is a spectacular must see to say the least.
It is important to note that Hollywood is a business that caters to demand with supply. Contrary to popular belief, Hollywood doesn’t know black or white, it knows only green (the color of the dollar). So please go and watch this inspirational movie about African American heroes on the opening weekend, January 20th to encourage Hollywood to make more movies that feature Africans and African Americans in starring roles.
To view an interview with the Producer, George Lucas, visit http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/10/george-lucas-hollywood-di_n_1197227.html
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