Rise of the Lion: The Marcus Garvey Story Fan Casting Poster

Fan CastingRise of the Lion: The Marcus Garvey Story

by Plan B Entertainment, Participant Media, Macro, Focus Features

Story added by kamsismith on April 17, 2024

Embark on a journey through the captivating life of Marcus Garvey in our upcoming biopic. From his humble beginnings in Jamaica to becoming a global icon of black pride and empowerment, the film delves into Garvey's visionary leadership, impassioned speeches, and relentless pursuit of equality. Witness the highs and lows of his activism, the founding of the Universal Negro Improvement Association, and his influential role in the Pan-African movement. It's a story of resilience, inspiration, and the enduring legacy of one of history's most influential figures.read more

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John Edgar Hoover was an American law-enforcement administrator who served as the final Director of the Bureau of Investigation (BOI) and the first Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). President Calvin Coolidge first appointed Hoover as director of the BOI, the predecessor to the FBI, in 1924. After 11 years in the post, Hoover became instrumental in founding the FBI in June 1935, where he remained as director for an additional 37 years until his death in May 1972 – serving a total of 48 years leading both the BOI and the FBI and under eight Presidents.