I think it’s totally fine for any actor to recite MLK’s speeches, but to play him would be odd because his struggle was directly tied to the racial struggle.
Jefferson was a slaveowner, but MLK readily quoted Jefferson’s words because of the universalism of the message.
And Jesus was more than mere man, but yes I know people share my views.
but to play him would be odd because his struggle was directly tied to the racial struggle.
no, it would be odd because King was black and Pitt is white...just like it’s ‘odd’ that a black portrays a white man...you’re making less sense the more you post...