Article Title :”George Floyd Biopic ‘Daddy Changed the World’ in the Works With His Daughter Executive Producing “
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5/25/2024, 10:25:32 AM
(From the FR article) :” A family-authorized George Floyd biopic titled “Daddy Changed the World” is in the works from Radar Pictures, 8 Queens Film & Media Productions
and Night Fox Entertainment.
Floyd’s daughter, Gianna Floyd, and her mother, Roxie Washington, are involved in the making of the film, serving as executive producers. “
”Gregory R. Anderson (“Stomp the Yard”) will write the screenplay for the movie, which will capture the life of the man whose murder in 2020
sparked a global racial reckoning and fueled the movement against police brutality.
The film is still in search for a director.
Ted Field serves as producer for Radar Pictures, alongside Dr. Kaeita Rankin for 8 Queens and Timothy Christian for Night Fox.
”The 46-year-old Floyd was killed on May 25, 2020, after Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for more than nine minutes
while Floyd was handcuffed and forced to lie face-down on the street.
Floyd was arrested after allegedly attempting to use a counterfeit $20 bill at a store. “
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