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Appreciating Morgan Freeman
Like Bernie Mac, Morgan Freeman is not dead. Yes, he was in a serious car accident. Yes, he is in serious condition in a Memphis hospital. But no, Morgan Freeman is not dead.
Which is why I’m taking the time to appreciate him now.
People lend so much credit to actors who have played trascending roles, and well they should. Denzel Washington and Sidney Poitier usually headlines these praise sessions.
But very few times do people mention the body of work that Morgan Freeman has put together. Throughout his career, he has been a master at taking secondary roles and making them shout to the viewer through their depth, humor and introspection.
At 71, Freeman is still going strong. He currently has two movies in heavy theater rotation in “Wanted” and “The Dark Knight.” I’ve seen both, and while they aren’t in the same vein of “Glory” or “Million Dollar Baby,” they are as compelling and thorough as any of his other films.
Morgan Freeman is the best, and while this accident has more flavoring of close-call than certain tragedy, there’s no better time to throw flowers at somebody’s talent and influence then while they are getting better.
