I was inspired by Tracy Clayton's interview with Black American actors where she gives them their flowers, literally and figuratively. It's often the case that when an actor, musician, or novelist dies, their works get an almost instant replay value. It happened with Michael Jackson, Prince, Toni Morrison, Aretha Franklin, John Singleton, Diahann Carroll, etc.
Their songs, books, shows and movies see a surge in relevance almost as if to relive them one last time. Even with me. I was fortunate to see Julia after Ms. Carroll's passing while working out at my apartment gym. And it really was a great show.
But wouldn't it be nice for them to get their flowers before they pass. Fortunately, Tracy and her team were able to do this for John Witherspoon - "Pops" on the Wayans Brothers.
So that's the inspiration for this. Plus I really enjoyed watching Muna Obiekwe on the screen and it's a shame he didn't get his flowers before he died.
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