Movies
The Man in the Iron Mask
Years have passed since the Three Musketeers, Aramis, Athos and Porthos, have fought together with their friend, D'Artagnan. But with the tyrannical King Louis using his power to wreak havoc in the kingdom while his twin brother, Philippe, remains imprisoned, the Musketeers reunite to abduct Louis and replace him with Philippe.
Michael Jordan
Athlete
“I was watching, uh, Man in the Iron Face,” Jordan said, wrongly, as he came face-to-face with DiCaprio.
“Iron Mask,” corrected the actor.
Upon realizing DiCaprio was the same person he had just seen in the film, Jordan lit up: “He’s here!” the six-time finals MVP said to the crowd of people gathered around them, before addressing DiCaprio directly.
The Color Purple
An epic tale spanning forty years in the life of Celie, an African-American woman living in the South who survives incredible abuse and bigotry. After Celie's abusive father marries her off to the equally debasing 'Mister' Albert Johnson, things go from bad to worse, leaving Celie to find companionship anywhere she can. She perseveres, holding on to her dream of one day being reunited with her sister in Africa.
Michael Jordan
Athlete
What's your favorite movie of all time? Top 3? Pick 1, 2, 3?
- Color Purple.
Malcolm X
A tribute to the controversial black activist and leader of the struggle for black liberation. He hit bottom during his imprisonment in the '50s, he became a Black Muslim and then a leader in the Nation of Islam. His assassination in 1965 left a legacy of self-determination and racial pride.
Michael Jordan
Athlete
"Michael doesn't like to lose tiddlywinks!" Lee recounted to Simmons. So what was the director’s funding approach to the NBA star? Simple. He not only asked Jordan to contribute to his film, but he made sure to tell Jordan exactly how much Magic Johnson gave.
"Johnson gave how much?" Lee remember Jordan yelling. Once he heard the amount his archrival contributed the star made sure to top it. Lee, and his film, was back in business.
Thanks to the generosity – and the competitiveness - of Jordan and others, Lee was able to make the film the way he wanted.
Sugar Hill
In the Harlem neighborhood of New York City, the Mafia steps in when a drug dealer quits his partner brother to lead a straight life with his girlfriend.
Michael Jordan
Athlete
For a man who had just lost his father, Jordan relayed how a Wesley Snipes movie where his character’s father also died led to the saddest day of his life.
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