George Floyd’s Life Story Set For Biopic, His Daughter And Her Mother Named Executive Producers
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A film chronicling the life and tragic death of George Floyd is currently in the works and set to be executive produced by Floyd’s daughter and her mother.
According to Deadline, the biopic, titled Daddy Changed the World, will be made in conjunction with Radar Pictures, 8 Queens Film & Media Productions, and Night Fox Entertainment. Roxie Washington, the mother of Floyd’s surviving daughter, Gianna Floyd, spoke on the impact she hopes her late partner’s story will have on viewers.
“We are excited the world will see the real, jovial, and loving George we know,” Washington said in a statement. “This film will humanize him, embody the essence of his life, and hopefully reignite efforts to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. It’s time for justice and equality for all.”
The mother continued, expressing her gratitiude for the support she and her daughter have received in the wake of Floyd’s passing. “We need to make changes swiftly. No other child should lose their father like Gianna did,” Washington added. “We thank everyone who stood with us and protested. George’s legacy will live on through this film.”
The screenplay for Daddy Changed the World will be written by Gregory R. Anderson (Stomp the Yard). However, a director helming the biopic has yet to be announced.
George Floyd was murdered on May 25, 2020, after Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin used excessive force while arresting Floyd, forcefully kneeling on the victim’s neck for more than nine minutes. During the incident, which was captured on video, Floyd could be heard gasping “I can’t breathe” while being suffocated by Chauvin.
In 2021, Chauvin was convicted of second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter and sentenced to more than 20 years in prison for his crimes. In May 2022, U.S. President Joe Biden signed the George Floyd Justice In Policing Act, a change in legislation aimed to “deliver the most significant police reform in decades.”
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