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Chadwick Boseman Talks "Operation 42" Video, Fans Voice Concern Over Look

Chadwick Boseman just wanted to raise awareness about a charitable effort, but the "Black Panther" star was met with questions about his health.

Noteworthy names are lending their platforms to help aid in COVID-19 relief efforts. Lady Gaga reportedly quietly raised $35 million dollars, Michael Che is paying the rent for 160 units in an entire apartment complex, Twitter's Jack Dorsey has pledged $1 billion toward charitable efforts, Jay Z has donated tens of thousands of masks to prisons, and Rihanna has given millions of dollars as well as ventilators to hospitals. Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman shared a video to his Instagram page on Wednesday (April 15) to speak about "Operation 42," but it was his appearance that captured viewers' attention.

Chadwick Boseman Talks "Operation 42" Video, Fans Voice Concern Over Look
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"I am hearing stories of desperation from people all over the country, and we know our communities are suffering the most and urgently need help," the actor wrote in the caption of his clip. "Celebrating #JackieRobinsonDay with the launch of Thomas Tull’s #Operation42, a donation of 4.2 million dollars in personal protective equipment (PPE) to hospitals that service the African American Communities who have been hit the hardest by the Covid-19 pandemic. Thank you, Jackie, for refusing to accept the world as it is, for showing us that we can make a difference."

Chadwick, who is often portrayed as a fit figure, looked as if he'd lost a little bit of weight. It could be the upward-facing angle that made the actor look different than normal, but comments came pouring in across social media platforms. Some fans shared messages of earnest concern for his health, while others insisted that he must have changed his appearance for a role. Check out the video from Chadwick Boseman below.

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Spike Lee Shares Script For Unmade Jackie Robinson Movie With Denzel Washington

Spike Lee shares the script for an unmade Jackie Robinson movie he wrote in 1996, which he hoped would star Denzel Washinton.

Spike Lee is blessing fans with the script he wrote for a Jackie Robinson biopic that was never made, to help keep busy while shut-in to avoid the Coronavirus.

Spike Lee Shares Script For Unmade Jackie Robinson Movie With Denzel WashingtonKevin Winter / Getty Images

"Good Sunday Afternoon From Da Corona Epicenter Of The USA-NYC," Lee writes in the caption of the announcement on Instagram. "I Dug Deep Into Da 40 Acres Vault And Pulled Out This Script From One Of My EPIC Dream (Never Got Made) Projects-JACKIE ROBINSON. You Do Not Have To Be A Baseball Fan To Enjoy. This Script Is A Great American Story. Be Safe. Peace, Light And Love. And Dat's Da "Brooklyn Dodger"Truth, Ruth. YA-DIG? SHO-NUFF [click the link in the bio]."

The post includes a video of Lee at his home in New York. He explains that the movie was never made and never will be made: “Denzel [Washington] said he was too old [to play Robinson]." The film would have been based on the autobiography I Never Had It Made.

“Hope you enjoy it. If you don’t, that’s alright too. It’s never getting made, but I wanted to share this script with you. Be safe! Be safe! Social distancing! Peace.”

You can read the unmade Jackie Robinson script here.

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