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Ta-Nehisi Paul Coates (/ˌtɑːnəˈhɑːsi/TAH-nə-HAH-see; (born September 30, 1975) is an American author, journalist, and activist. He gained a wide readership as a national correspondent at The Atlantic, where he wrote about cultural, social, and political issues, particularly regarding African Americans and white supremacy. In 2015, Coates received a MacArthur Fellowship from the MacArthur Foundation. His work has been published in numerous periodicals. He has published four nonfiction books: The Beautiful Struggle(2008), Between the World and Me(2015), We Were Eight Years in Power: An American Tragedy (2017), and The Message (2024). Between the World and Me won the 2015 National Book Award for Nonfiction. He has also written a Black Panther and Captain America series for Marvel Comics. His first novel, The Water Dancer, was published in 2019. Description above from the Wikipedia article Ta-Nehisi Coates, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Ta-Nehisi Coates
Writer
for Writer in Moonwalk: The Michael Jackson Story
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"Moonwalk" delves deep into the extraordinary life of Michael Jackson, tracing his rise to fame from his childhood days as the lead singer of the Jackson 5 to becoming one of the most iconic figures in music history. The film explores Jackson's unparalleled talent, his groundbreaking contributions to the music industry, and the revolutionary dance moves that earned him the title of the King of Pop. But "Moonwalk" doesn't shy away from the challenges and controversies that marked Jackson's life, including his struggles with fame, his complicated relationships with his family, and the media scrutiny that followed him throughout his career. The biopic offers a nuanced portrayal of Jackson's personal and professional life, shedding light on the man behind the music and the enduring legacy he left behind. At its heart, "Moonwalk" is a celebration of Michael Jackson's indelible impact on popular culture and his unwavering commitment to his art. Through electrifying musical performances, intimate moments, and candid interviews with those who knew him best, the film paints a vivid portrait of a complex and enigmatic figure whose music continues to inspire and captivate audiences around the world.
