Octavia Spencer Readies New Madam C.J. Walker Project

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Lazarus

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Before her passing in 1919, the African-American woman Madam C.J. Walker became the United States? first self-made millionaire.

How? Hair.

Now, almost 100 years after her death, her story is to be brought to life by Octavia Spencer.

An excerpt from Spencer?s recent interview with ?The New York Times? reveals:

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Acutely aware of the lack of diversity in Hollywood on both sides of the camera, Ms. Spencer is determined to make a correction. She has begun optioning books, including one about Madam C. J. Walker, considered the first self-made African-American female millionaire. ?Since making ?Hidden Figures,? I don?t have a problem saying to a room of male executives: ?I need a female writer or a female director,? or ?I need a black voice or a Latin voice,?? she said. ?I do not feel bad about it.?

News of her plans comes before the December 25th release of ?Figures? which also Taraji P. Henson and Janelle Monae.

Her retelling of Walker?s story will see Spencer detail her family?s journey from the horrors of  slavery to groundbreaking glory in the field of cosmetology.

I'd be here for it.

kissMeonce


Lazarus

Quote from: kissMeonce on November 06, 2016, 02:13:46 PM
I use ha, she's come a long way.

Definitely has come a long way. I've watch her literally start at the bottom and rise to the top.

kissMeonce

That part! from being made fun of in Martin Lawrence movies to winning Oscar gold.

Lazarus

Quote from: kissMeonce on November 06, 2016, 02:18:27 PM
That part! from being made fun of in Martin Lawrence movies to winning Oscar gold.

!!!!!!

Like if you literally go back and watch certain movies sis was always in a movie.


Stewie

i wish she would tone down though...
the whole time she was giving her oscar speech as was kinda staring at her mid section

Opposites Attract.

November 06, 2016, 02:56:04 PM #7 Last Edit: November 06, 2016, 02:56:22 PM by ₥₥₥.
Her and Mo'nique stories are always so touching to me. Like looking back on their earlier stuff you would've never believed they'd have Oscars.

Viola, Angela and Taraji are next. I'm claiming it.


It's unconditional, these days you know....

Stewie

oscars are curses most of the time

Viola is booking blockbuster movies.....and i want it to stay that way

love Alfre too....quirky self