Don Cheadle: Miles Davis Biopic Refused Funding Without White Co-Star

Don Cheadle Reads Hollywood For Filth Regarding Miles Davis Biopic

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Hollywood A-Lister Don Cheadle dragged the industry through the mud for being hesitant to fund the Miles Davis biopic without a white co-star, Entertainment Weekly reports.

The actor raised his own funds (through IndiGoGo) to produce the project. The “House Of Lies” star noted that major backing for the movie didn’t come until he signed on a white co-star:

“There is a lot of apocryphal, not proven evidence that black films don’t sell overseas,” he told reporters at the Berlin film festival. “Having a white actor in this film turned out to actually be a financial imperative.”

The budgetary urgency caused him to rework his script, and eventually Ewan McGregor was brought into the mix.

“I think it works great, and particularly the fact that Ewan McGregor is the actor who is in it, I think he is fantastic in the movie. But that was a component of… allowing us to even have a budget to get the film made.”

Nate Parker is another star who recently used his own funds to direct, produce, and star in critically lauded Birth Of A Nation.

At a time where the entertainment industry is under fire for being #sodamnwhite, it’s cool seeing these guys taking control of the Black story, even if it means we have to make some compromises along the way. Hopefully the blockbuster power of these films will show Tinsel Town that our movies are profitable with or without them.

UP NEXT: Audience Member Tells Michelle Obama, “Haaaaaaayyy Girl!”

Audience Member Tells Michelle Obama, “Haaaaaaayyy Girl!”

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Barack Obama greeted attendees of a Black History Month reception at the White House with the Blackest joke a Black president could make.

POTUS pointed out a comment that was made towards his wife:

“We know it is Black History Month when you hear somebody say, ‘Haay Michelle! Girl, you look so good!’” Obama said.

Ha! We are so going to miss this unapologetic Blackness in the oval office.

UP NEXT: Phaedra Parks Announces Plans To Run For Office

Phaedra Parks Announces Plans To Run For Office

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Phaedra Parks is more than her #fixitjesus punchlines and reality TV status.

The Georgia Peach plans to run for office.

“I always thought I would be the insurance commissioner, but then when I got into practicing law, things just evolved, and next thing I know, I’m in this entertainment field,” Parks told theGrio. “I love politics. I think politicians heal the community through their efforts in the legislation to pass laws that can help the people. Politics definitely plays its role.”

We think it’s awesome that she plans to use this platform to make real change in our communities.

“I’m very much so connected to politicians, and my own aunt was the first woman and person of color to be elected into politics in Hall County. So I come from a very political family,” she explained.

Phaedra for Mayor! Watch the interview below:

UP NEXT:  *Sings* I Saw Blac Chyna Kissing Rob Kardashian

 *Sings* I Saw Blac Chyna Kissing Rob Kardashian

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Blac Chyna makes Rob Kardashian so happy, and we have receipts! The two were caught while they were out by the paparazzi being so booed up.

Look at that grin as she grips his chin and lands a smooch:

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We love how this relationship has been pulling him back into the sunshine.

Here’s to the vixen for seeing potential and working with it:

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Continue to let love win, y’all!

UP NEXT: Rachel Dolezal Gives Her Son The Blackest Name Ever

Rachel Dolezal Gives Her Son The Blackest Name Ever

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Black woman imposter Rachel Dolezal may not be Black, but she made sure her newborn son had a Black as hell name.

Langston Attickus Dolezal was born on Tuesday just in time for  the middle of Black history month.

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Her son is named after Langston Hughes, and his middle name was taken from Crispus Attucks, a black man who is considered to be the first American casualty in the American Revolutionary War.

Now the question, who’s the daddy?

Congrats Rachel on your new bundle of joy.