Do the Right Thing
1989
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Apr 12, 2024 · Ossie Davis (born December 18, 1917, Cogdell, Georgia, U.S.—died February 4, 2005, Miami Beach, Florida) American writer, actor, director, and social activist who was known for his contributions to African American theatre and film and for his passionate support of civil rights and humanitarian causes. He was also noted for his artistic ...
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Apr 18, 2024 · NEW YORK — Ossie Davis, the imposing, unshakable actor who championed racial justice on stage, on screen and in real life, often in tandem with his wife, Ruby Dee, has died. He was 87. Davis...
Apr 15, 2024 · Ruby Dee (October 27, 1922 – June 11, 2014) was an American actress, poet, playwright, screenwriter, journalist, and civil rights activist. Dee was married to Ossie Davis, with whom she frequently performed until his death in 2005.
Apr 7, 2024 · Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee, both towering figures in American theater, film, and activism, first crossed paths in the 1940s. What began as a professional collaboration blossomed into a lifelong romance, marked by mutual respect, shared values, and a deep commitment to social justice.
3 days ago · We're back from our extended hiatus with Ossie Davis' blaxploitation of classic "Cotton Comes to Harlem" an imperfect heist comedy that is none-the-less ente...
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Apr 16, 2024 · NEW YORK — "Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch," Ossie Davis' 1961 satiric farce that was the basis for the 1963 film "Gone Are the Days!" and the 1970 musical...
Mar 29, 2024 · Louis Gossett Jr., who became the first Black man to win the Oscar for best supporting actor for his performance in “An Officer and a Gentleman” (1982), has died, his family said Friday. He was 87.
