George Tillman Jr has directed classics like Soul Train, Barbershop, The Hate U Give, but his latest project might just be the most significant. With the release of Big George Foreman, the seasoned director is tasked with bringing the untold legacy of George Foreman to the masses. It’s a story that could’ve easily succeeded by solely focusing on Foreman’s story in the ring, but instead Tillman Jr chose to go down the more ambitious route of exploring the boxer’s upbringing and spiritual journey.
In this candid conversation, the director unpacked the challenges of trying to tell such a broad story and the importance of spotlighting the women in George Foreman’s life.
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