Angela Bassett as... Coretta?
Not Betty Shabazz?
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By the end of the movie, Angela looked exactly like Mrs. King. Great job..
shareActually, Angela Bassett has played both roles. She co-starred with Denzel Washington in the feature film "Malcolm X" in which she also played Betty Shabazz.
shareAnd also in Panther. Before this started I wanted her to play Betty because in both films she was good, but she did a good job as Coretta. One thing that I wish that they would have incorporate into this movie too is Myrlie Evers. She was also close to both Betty & Coretta.
shareActually, Myrlie Evers makes a very small appearance. All three women were remarkable. (Mrs. Evers is still alive)
shareYes, I know that she's in this for a short time, but I have always heard that the 3 of them were close not just Betty & Coretta. That's why I wondered why she wasn't in the movie more.
share"Yes, I know that she's in this for a short time, but I have always heard that the 3 of them were close not just Betty & Coretta. That's why I wondered why she wasn't in the movie more."
Excellent point. Actually, this film project should have been "Betty, Coretta and Myrlie," as Myrlie Evers should been given equal attention. I always thought that it was so unfortunate and unjust that minimal is made of Medger Evers' legacy. The fact of the matter is that he too was a courageous 60s' civil rights leader who also made the ultimate sacrifice who became a civil rights martyr before MLK, Malcolm, RFK and even JFK. Expanding the movie to include Myrlie Evers, making it a kindred spirit trio, would have made this a better movie.
I thought Angela would've wanted to play Betty Shabaz again since she played her in "Panther" and "Malcolm X", but I guess she wanted to try something different. I always thought actress Lela Rochon (who played with Angela Bassett in "Waiting To Exhale") could've made a good Coretta Scott King.
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