Although Morgan Freeman has solidified himself in Hollywood as an Oscar-winning actor, he has provided his talents primarily in front of the camera during his illustrious career. However, in the early '90s, Freeman tried his hand at directing his one and only feature-length film. The project was called "Bopha!" and featured Danny Glover in the starring role of a Black policeman during the South African apartheid. Freeman's directorial debut did well with critics, but performed poorly at the box office. He eventually returned to directing with the television series "Madam Secretary," but it took over two decades for that to happen.
The reason for Freeman's extended absence from behind the camera is simpler than one might think. At a point when he was pumping out performances at a considerable rate, Freeman did not particularly enjoy the fact that making "Bopha!" forced him to reject other opportunities for an entire year.
The reason for Freeman's extended absence from behind the camera is simpler than one might think. At a point when he was pumping out performances at a considerable rate, Freeman did not particularly enjoy the fact that making "Bopha!" forced him to reject other opportunities for an entire year.
- 8/15/2022
- by Marcos Melendez
- Slash Film
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