I like the fact that christ is shown to be a black man as described in revelation 1. As mandates to stay at home thwart public gatherings and worship services, this serves as a fitting time to remind the faithbased community of the film the second coming, starring blair underwood as jesus christ, the late rosalind cash as the mother of jesus, and featuring narration by james earl jones, jr. With tyler perry, blair underwood, lynn whitfield, boris kodjoe. The film chronicles the lives of baseball greats jackie robinson, satchel paige, and josh gibson. Law and sex and the city talks about voicing the role of jesus in a new audio bible. May 05, 2019 only thing i disliked besides it not being a bit longer is that it took many so many years to find it. Jan 31, 2020 the multitalented and multifaceted, blair underwood, made his way to sway in the morning to talk about his latest project, a soldiers play, that explores white supremacy and how it affected the black community.
Blair erwin underwood born august 25, 1964 is an american television, film, and stage actor and director. Just listen to blair underwood s rendition of jesus on the cross. Blair underwood, who portrays jesus in a new audio bible, is one. Blair underwood says he doesnt have all the answers, so. Making his first onscreen appearance in two episodes of the cosby show in 1985, blair underwood gained even more recognition as brash attorney jonathan rollins 19871994 on nbcs popular legal drama l. New audio bible features all black cast of prominent hollywood actors.
Blair underwood and the late rosalind cash star in the second coming movie. The bible experience is the second time hes played jesus, following his. Blair underwood revelation 4 jesus second coming black like me black men hairstyles christian movies rabbi. Can you tell us a more about both your experiences playing the role of jesus, in the short film and now the audio bible. A true multihyphenate, blair underwood is enjoying success in film, television and theatre, as an actor, director and producer. The second coming directed by and starring blair underwood narrated by the legendary james earl jones, the second coming opens at the crucifixion of a young jesus in flowing dreadlocks, who in present day, is committed to an asylum for the criminally insane. Jackson, who played a scripturespouting hit man in pulp. In 2018, because of its unprecedented, controversial and unconventional.
The play is part of new york city centers famed encores. Underwood is currently at work packaging his next directing vehicles, both genre thrillers patch and viral in which he will also star. The ahf blair underwood clinic includes a stateoftheart, fullservice hivaids treatment clinic, as well as an onsite ahf pharmacy. Nov 16, 2006 the story of christ told with an allblack cast. Nearly 40 years after its celebrated off broadway debut and subsequent hit movie adaptation. Underwood blair erwin underwood blair underwood blair underwood net worth blake underwood brielle underwood desiree dacosta desiree dacosta m. As director, executive producer, writer and star of the dramatic short the second coming, underwood played jesus christ returning to earth. I was pleasantly surprised by how much i enjoyed this movie. Blair underwood wiki, affair, married, gay with age, height. In 2007, underwood portrayed jesus christ in inspired by. In this tv movie, blair underwood plays himself, wearing just tighty whities and getting on his knees to romance alfre woodard in a fantasy. Hollywood tv and movie productions have shut down but so far theres still plenty of backup for you to stream and check out.
Hes perhaps most widely known as the headstrong lawyer jonathan rollins on the nbc legal drama l. Watch blair underwood as tennyson hardwick in this scene from. And im thinking of all the criticism of mel gibsons movie, the passion of. On the 7th day which was released on dvd september 4th. Bad hair doesnt do justice to black womens complex.
Blair underwood was born august 25, 1964 in tacoma, washington. The film is directed by awardwinning filmmaker neema barnette, produced and distributed by codeblack enterprises and executive produced by. Carmen ejogo, and blair underwood, the storytelling is so jumbled. Blair underwoods humbling, exhilarating, exciting, daunting role the actor known for roles in l. Blair underwood, the bible experience, jesus beliefnet. Underwood recently returned to broadway starring opposite david alan grier in the pulitzer prize winning drama a soliders play for director kenny leon and the roundabout theatre company. While his character has been called cocky, abrasive and arrogant, his friends are quick to point out that the real blair underwood is friendly and sweet. Lennix plays pontius pilate in the film, which will screen on easter sunday, april 12, at 2. He played attorney jonathan rollins on the nbc legal drama l.
New audio bible features allblack cast of hollywood actors. Blair underwood has been in 2 onscreen matchups, including cynthia nixon in sex and the city 1998 and lisa vidal in the event 2010. A few years later, black actordirector blair underwood cast himself as christ in his short film the second coming. Lisa is engaged to carlos blair underwood, a promising young man who can offer her all the riches she wants and the brightest future imaginablebut she isnt happy. A black captain in a military that has few, davenport immediately has the good. The authorities accuse a black man wearing dreadlocks who calls himself jesus of being a lunatic. Blair underwood filmography, movie list, tv shows and. Heres the story so far in bringing one popular black novel to the screen.
In 1996, underwood starred in the hbo movie, soul of the game, a docudrama about start of the integration of black players from baseball s negro league to the allwhite majors. Watch second coming movie 25th anniversary special edition. Blair underwood, who portrays jesus in a new audio bible, is one of several leading actors who recorded roles for the. Ben turner 2000 on cbs shortlived medical drama city of angels. The multitalented and multifaceted, blair underwood, made his way to sway in the morning to talk about his latest project, a soldiers play, that explores white supremacy and how it affected the black community. Seth morris is an actor and writer, known for the dictator 2012, cedar rapids 2011 and. This film, like so many of its kind presented a false description of how the. Nicole byer, robin thede, ashley blaine featherson, yaani king mondschein, blair underwood, kelly rowland, and usher. He was born on august 25th, 1964 in tacoma, washington, usa. It comes off as a low budget madeforbet movie at first but it went way past expectations. Jan 01, 2004 blair underwood goes for the greenlight. Script error blair erwin underwood born august 25, 1964 is an american television, film, and stage actor and director.
Blair underwood filmography including movies from released projects, in theatres, in production and upcoming films. Ten, motherless at an early age, is also a former police academy dropout who had a run in with the law during his escorting tenure. Blair underwood filmography, movie list, tv shows and acting. Heres an episode of the phil donahue show from april 1993 that explored the complexion and racial identity of jesus christ. The second coming directed by and starring blair underwood narrated by the. After selling its first run of 250,000 new testaments in four. Blair erwin underwood is an american television, film, and stage actor and director. The bible experience cd audio bible new and old testament. Inspired by the bible experience is a wonderful cd of black celebrites read, singing and playing background music to the bible inspired by media bible experience new testament cd and movie. Underwood recently returned to broadway starring opposite david alan grier in the pulitzer prize winning drama a soliders play for director. Blair underwood full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Just listen to blair underwoods rendition of jesus on the cross. Blair underwood bio, age, wife, movies, quantico and.
Blair underwood as jesus in the second coming black science. Blair underwood list of movies and tv shows tv guide. Blair underwood in set it off imdb advertisement keith was a highpowered executive at a local bank who fell for stoney, putting her in a bind when her crew later decided to rob the bank. The 21hour production features the voice talents of more than 250 singers, clergy and actors, including denzel washington, cuba gooding jr. He has received two golden globe award nominations, three naacp image awards and one grammy aw. Blair underwood has distinguished himself as an award winning actor who is currently showcasing his multitude of talents in film, television and theatre. The new testament in cd and mp3 formats will be in retail outlets secular and christian, storefront and online by fallinspired by the bible experience is a 70hour dramatic audio performance of the. Underwood plays a young, black jesus in flowing dreadlocks who is committed to an asylum for the criminally insane after being falsely accused of raping a young white girl. Blair underwood discussion with donahue black christ youtube. The 2007 audiobook of the year winner the most prestigious award for excellence in audiobooks. The film is directed by awardwinning filmmaker neema barnette, produced and distributed by codeblack enterprises and executive produced by t. I wouldnt say this is a great movie but it keeps you entertained because of underwood. Museum of african american history and culture nmaahc in washington.
Blair underwood as jesus inthe second coming of christ. Second coming 1992 blair underwood cast and crew allmovie. After studying drama at carnegie mellon university, he embarked on a distinguished career which has included work in theater, on television and in feature films. This unique, epic reenactment of the new testament full bible is also available on audio cd is fullydramatized, performed by a cast of more than 200 leading actors, musicians, personalities and clergy, many of whom have won or been nominated for oscar and emmy awards, such as samuel. Blair underwood was born in tacoma, washington and is known as an american actor and director working in films, television, and stage as well and is of african ethnicity. Madeas family reunion the movie 2006 the upgrade that the original play definitely needed summary. Black messiah draws praise from audience baltimore sun. Blair underwood sonicwbii wiki fandom powered by wikia. Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. Blair underwood stars in the the dramatic thriller woman thou art loosed. Blair erwin underwood was born on 25 august 1964, in tacoma, washington, usa, of babungo descent.
Bad hair is a wild horror movie that thrives in all. Underwood on 25th august, 1964 in tacoma, wa, he is famous for l. The second coming by blair underwood, 1992, black cast. It was not intended to give a literal story of the bible but to maketheological points. Jesus story with an allblack cast us news life race. Law, sex and the city, and the new adventures of old christine.
Watch the second coming a blair underwood film prime video. Blair underwood the g interview with blair underwood was born in tacoma, washington on august 25, 1964, but raised as an army brat all over the country and also in europe. The movie is very great and besides the color of the cross is the closest depiction we will get to the man named yehoshuayeshua. The first movie ever made was in 1896, and i can pull it up right now with no problems and watch it, but yet i can not find anywhere in a store, on youtube, or any social media, vhs tape, cd or. The film is one of the few depictions of christ as a black man, and portrays jesus. Written by frank underwood jr, directed by and starring blair underwood, their 25min short film the second coming drew alot of attention. Ethnic, cultural, racial issues african american authors works. Dec 09, 2006 new audio bible features allblack cast of prominent hollywood actors. Find movie and film cast and crew information for second coming 1992. Blair erwin underwood born august 25, 1964 is an american television, film, and stage actor. He has received two golden globe award nominations, three naacp image awards and one grammy award. While planning her family reunion, a pistolpacking grandma must contend with the other dramas on her plate, including the runaway who has been placed under her care, and her lovetroubled nieces.
Blair underwood bio, age, wife, movies, quantico and agents. In addition to serving as an artist in residence at harvard university in 2009, underwood also holds honorary doctorates from emerson college, boston, massachusetts. He played headstrong attorney jonathan rollins on the nbc legal drama l. Reelblacks mission is to educate, elevate, entertain, enlighten, and empower through black film. He was born to mother marilyn ann scales, an interior decorator and father frank eugene underwood, a us army colonel. Black jesus 1968 official trailer hd watch on amazon. The authorities accuse a black man wearing dreadlocks who calls himself jesus of. Underwoods other film credits include his portrayals of a space shuttle flight navigator in the paramountdreamworks hit deep impact, a death. The 10 best screen faces of jesus film the guardian. Blair erwin underwood, better known as blair underwood is an american tv, film, stage actor and also a director.
Blair underwood board members big picture learning. Find movie and film cast and crew information for second coming 1992 blair underwood on allmovie. Blair underwood is a underated actor and along with a special cast brings the son of man to life in this film. Blair underwood is best known for his portrayal of the upscale lawyer jonathan rollins on the highly successful television show l.
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