Movie Spotlight: Head of State

What do Morgan Freeman, Blair Underwood, Dennis Haysbert, Eddie Murphy, and Chris Rock all have in common??

They ALL have played the role of a BLACK President of the United States of America.

Yes, Chris Rock and Eddie Murphy too.

I mean, Distinguished Gentlemen was cool and all, but that was based on a conman running and winning.

Head of State is about a regular, every day, black man gaining the spot of Commander and Chief, as well as focusing more on American government and it's policies.

Mays Gilliam, is an alderman who is MAINLY concerned with his local area's issues, when he gets thrown into a situation to potentially run for U.S. President.

The funny shit is that he actually DOES win.

If you haven't seen the film, I guess I just ruined it, huh?

Fuck it.

There are plenty of cameos including Bernie Mac (RIP) playing his brother, as well as, his running mate.

Oh yea, and Nate Dogg was on the hook too.

Fun Fact: During the 2008 Presidential Election, this film was on every other night, and me and Alex made sure to tune in for the laughs.

I now join you with the Jay-Z song already in progress.