by Mashaun D. Simon
In
the midst of a contentious political climate and a country divided by
racial tensions, writer/director Dan Gilroy has one hope – that viewers
of his latest movie "Roman J. Israel, Esq." will understand the valor of
activism.
“What I am trying to do is pay
homage to those who commit themselves, those who try to make the world a
better place,” Gilroy told NBC News during a phone coversation. “There
is a price that comes with being an activist. Activism is heroism,
particularly given the fact many activists fight and very few people are
made aware of their contributions.”
In
theatres nationwide Wednesday, the movie, starring Denzel Washington,
centers on a civil rights lawyer who thrives off of being in the shadows
and poking holes in the injustices of the legal system.
“Roman
is a guy who is utterly invisible but a hero,” Gilroy said. “Anyone
could walk past him on the street and not give him a second look. He is
not anyone that you would take interest in – he gets beat up, he gets
mocked. But he is a man who carries justice and fairness in his mind and
in his heart.”
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Source: NBC News
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