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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Description of Marcus Garvey:

Marcus Mosiah Garvey Jr. ONH was a Jamaican political activist. He was the founder and first President-General of the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League (UNIA-ACL, commonly known as UNIA), through which he declared himself Provisional President of Africa. Ideologically a black nationalist and Pan-Africanist, his ideas came to be known as Garveyism.