Some times you get that commission to photograph someone who’s work you admire and whom you think is genuinely interesting. Many times, you walk away disappointed and with a distaste for whatever you did admire them for in the first place. However, once in a while, someone who comes across as truly talented and nice is actually just that. One of my favourite actors, Forest Whitaker, is as nice as they come.
Forest made an appearance in London when he was hosting a charity event for PeaceEarth Foundation. The charity work is aimed at supporting children in war and giving child soldiers an education so they can have a different future than that of the ‘gun’.
Forest is known for his great portrayal of characters through recent history. Most memorable is his portrayal of Charlie ‘Bird’ Parker and Idi Amin. The latter gave him a great understanding of the conflicts in war-ridden African countries, which has in return made him want to make a change for the better.
So what is it about Forest that makes him such a great actor. He does extensive research and he has an incredible way of understanding the subject he portrays. An exceptional method actor if I ever saw one, who seems to have a genuine interest in his fellow man.
So – if I at some point become interesting and famous enough for someone to make a film about me, my next life perhaps, then I would hope that Forest would play the main roll – although I can see a few obstacles already….
