Daughter of George Floyd to Produce Biopic about His Life
By: Joshua Martin
A film chronicling the life and tragic death of George Floyd entitled Daddy Changed the World is currently in the works. The biopic is set to be executive produced by Floyd’s daughter Gianna Floyd and her mother Roxie Washington. The biopic will apparently not portray the late 46-year-old as a perfect person, but rather a father with human flaws.
George Floyd was murdered on May 25, 2020, after Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin used excessive force while arresting Floyd, forcefully kneeling on the victim’s neck for more than nine minutes. The entire incident was caught on video in which Floyd could be heard saying “I can’t breathe” while being suffocated by Chauvin. Floyd’s murder sparked global outrage and fueled an entire movement against police brutality.
The following year, Chauvin was convicted of second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter and sentenced to more than 20 years in prison.
Washington, the mother of Floyd’s surviving daughter, spoke on the impact she hopes her late partner’s story will have on viewers.
She went on to express her gratitude for the support her and her daughter received in the wake of Floyd’s passing.
The screenplay for Daddy Changed the World will be written by Gregory R. Anderson. A director has yet to be announced. The film will be made in conjunction with Radar Pictures, 8 Queens Film & Media Productions and Night Fox Entertainment.
In May 2022, U.S. President Joe Biden signed the George Floyd Justice In Policing Act. A change in legislation that in the President’s words is aimed to “deliver the most significant police reform in decades.”
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