‘My history is American history’: Morgan Freeman explains why he detests Black History Month
The IndependentSign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Morgan Freeman has dismissed the idea of Black History Month, saying: “My history is American history.” The 87-year-old The Shawshank Redemption and Seven star had previously called the annual event, which is observed throughout February, an “insult”. It’s the one thing in this world I am interested in, beyond making money, having a good time and getting enough sleep.” Freeman is currently promoting The Gray House, a Civil War-era historical drama he produced alongside Kevin Costner. Plan auto-renews until cancelled Try for free In a post on X/Twitter, the US president wrote: “You may’ve heard I’ve got a big speech coming up. Freeman, who played President Beck in the disaster movie Deep Impact, told Biden: “Well sir, in my capacity as president, all I had to deal with was a meteor.” He added: “My advice is just keep telling us how you’re working for us and building hope.”
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