"The Artistic Process"
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CHADWICK BOSEMAN: PORTRAIT OF AN ARTIST is short but informative. It reveals Boseman’s acting process through stories from the set and from his private notes. The movie also contains archival footage of Boseman. The documentary is well made, but its short length will leave viewers wanting something more. PORTRAIT OF AN ARTIST contains some moral elements about Chadwick Boseman’s work ethic, but there’s no mention of God or faith. MOVIEGUIDE® advises extreme caution because the documentary contains two “f” words and a strong profanity in clips from Boseman’s last movie. CHADWICK BOSEMAN: PORTRAIT OF AN ARTIST also contains several racial epithets from his last movie.
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CHADWICK BOSEMAN: PORTRAIT OF AN ARTIST is a 21-minute documentary on Netflix about the late actor’s dedication to his craft. It compiles interviews from past co-stars, producers and directors. They reflect on working with Boseman and read some of his private notes from his script of MA RAINEY’S BLACK BOTTOM, the last movie he did. Intercut with the interview segments are pertinent scenes from that movie and archival footage of a speech he gave after graduating from Howard University. Boseman died of colon cancer at age 43 and starred in the MOVIEGUIDE® Award winning movie 42, a movie about baseball legend Jackie Robinson becoming the first black player in Major League Baseball in 1947.
CHADWICK BOSEMAN: PORTRAIT OF AN ARTIST is a short but informative documentary. Chadwick Boseman’s process of acting is revealed through stories from the set and his private script notes. The documentary is well made, but, due to its short runtime, it will leave audiences wanting something more. The movie also contains archive footage of Boseman and an audio recording. PORTRAIT OF AN ARTIST contains some moral elements about Chadwick Boseman’s work ethic, but there’s no mention of God or faith. MOVIEGUIDE® advises extreme caution because the documentary contains two “f” words and a strong profanity in clips from Boseman’s last movie. CHADWICK BOSEMAN: PORTRAIT OF AN ARTIST also contains several racial epithets from his last movie.
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Now more than ever we’re bombarded by darkness in media, movies, and TV. Movieguide® has fought back for almost 40 years, working within Hollywood to propel uplifting and positive content. We’re proud to say we’ve collaborated with some of the top industry players to influence and redeem entertainment for Jesus. Still, the most influential person in Hollywood is you. The viewer.
What you listen to, watch, and read has power. Movieguide® wants to give you the resources to empower the good and the beautiful. But we can’t do it alone. We need your support.
You can make a difference with as little as $7. It takes only a moment. If you can, consider supporting our ministry with a monthly gift. Thank you.
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