Supported By Lucasfilm, Star Wars Actor John Boyega Participates In Protests Against George Floyd's Death
JAKARTA - Star Wars film player, John Boyega, took part in the Black Lives Matter protest in London. As a black actor, he has a greater power to voice these issues. In a number of posts, he speaks to the Hyde Park crowd with demonstrators on Wednesday June 3.
"I don't know if I'm going to have a career after this, to hell with that. This is a moment where we are a physical representation of the mentality, the idea that black people live more important (Black Lives Matter) "
In his speech, he stated the right to live a healthy and balanced life. Of course, it is important for all layers to unite in mind and soul. From the photos and videos that were spread, Boyega was very emotional when he expressed his words.
“We don't know what George Floyd can achieve; we don't know what Sandra Bland can get. But today we believe we will not alienate those who are young. "
"I want you to understand how painful this is. I want you to understand how painful it is to be told every day that your race means nothing,"
John Boyega
The actor who was born on March 17 said the sentence with a scream to cry.
John Boyega also asked the public to carry out protests calmly so that the protests run smoothly. A feeling of emotion ended John Boyega's short words.
In addition to appreciation, support was also expressed by Disney and Lucasfilm, the Star Wars film production house, through their website and social media.
In its official statement, Lucasfilm stated “Lucasfilm stands with John Boyega and the message is,“ Now is the time. Black people's life always counts. The life of black people is always important. A black person's life always means something.
"The evil that is racism must stop. We will commit to be part of the long overdue change in the world. John Boyega, you are our hero."
We stand with and support you, @JohnBoyega. View his full speech: https://t.co/Goxb5y2wrK pic.twitter.com/ZvE0t5tRPY
- Star Wars (@starwars) June 3, 2020