Amplify ELA - Chadwick Boseman reads Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass

Actor Chadwick Boseman reads an excerpt from Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, a text in the Amplify ELA curriculum. To learn more about Amplify ELA's digital middle school core curriculum, please visit amplify.com.

[@JRob594]

There's literally no role this guy can't play Rip Chadwick

[@rikayapartlow]

*September 3, 2020* Oh Chadwick..... You are truly missed.... 💔 All of these videos I've seen of him are popping up in my suggestions and I just CAN'T..... It's so wild that he's gone. Rewatching all of these interviews and realizing he was sick then hurts like hell. He handled his illness privately, and so gracefully. Never once complaining or hinting of his suffering. I will forever be shaken up by the strength of this man.

[@JosiahAddo]

Same sis 🙏🏾😭

[@lisahunter2953]

I couldn't have said it better We lost another great one He made us so proud How can I have felt love for someone I didn't even know

[@oliviayancey743]

September 3. Is My Born Day Doll❤ And The Way You Feel Is My Feelings Exactly Too. Everytime we get a Black Hero They Leave Way To Soon..

[@katechipata9934]

How am I just seeing this now? 😭😭 R.I.P. Chadwick

[@reeirvin7995]

I know right..it just appeared on my feed.....smh

[@ATL4LIFE2023]

Right

[@prometheous318]

Right!?

[@oliviayancey743]

Right😪😪😪

[@withoutceasing9151]

Wow!!! What a gift he was, and what awesome gift from God he had. This was on my feed I've never heard of this. But grateful to see if.

[@yiyingchen9991]

OMG his eyes are full of emotions... and so charming....

[@emmavines5495]

I could feel the pain of our ancestors with this profound reading. His emotions of any parts he portrays allows you to feel them. RIPower-King You live on in our own memories of all your contributions to us.

[@mewsao]

he's THAT good just his voice gives you goosebumps

[@tayloralliease1473]

Powerful yet heartbreaking when listening to the narrative and how Boseman displays the emotions almost as if Douglas was speaking through him and not Boseman doing what he does best ( Acting )

[@nikiedmonds6236]

He would have played an amazing Frederick Douglass...this was amazing...rest peacefully Chadwick 🙏🏽❤

[@monieolskool7442]

Chadwick's narrative of Frederick Douglass' autobiography is just memorizing as well as haunting! The emotion that radiates from his eyes and his voice with each line is absolutely beautiful! Now THAT'S talent! Bless you Chadwick! With your fine ass self!

[@cynthiawpowell]

Inhumane treatment. These stories need to be told and everyone needs to hear them.

[@cawanajohnson9754]

slavery was awful poor ancestors ,Chadwick was a special human annointed god bless his soul rip!!! can't believe u are gone

[@ajl2232]

Life is so unfair. He was taken away at such a young age. With all his future ahead of him. RIP man! You will be dearly missed. A warrior! A soldier!

[@JudithAtibi]

Came back here on August 29th, 2020... Rest In Power ✊✊✊

[@jaazili1]

Wow. Felt like I was there. So much feeling. So intense. I wanted to comfort his sorrow . He is good.

[@kelliecarter8376]

Thank you Chadwick. Thank you.

[@IronFlowerZ]

The Beautiful ones we always loose.

[@vanessacollins6429]

Yesss his voice and his eyes tells a very interesting and real story. Chad you will truly be missed our 👑king Wakanda Forever

[@marystieff6654]

Wow, so deep! R.I.P. Chadwick, you and your talent will be greatly missed.

[@kayellejay9608]

Just another real person he could totally play in a movie.

[@Taehoon_seong]

Wee will miss you man R.I.P 😭😭🖤🖤

[@joanngarrison4182]

There just doesn't seem to be anything, he cannot do ,and do good... God-Bless him always.. He will definitely be missed. 💙❤

[@brooklynitec6888]

He is so talented! I was hooked from start to finish

[@tonyhyh]

RIP Chadwick Boseman

[@bellabeauty4231]

I still can't believe this King is gone. Rest in power, forever loved, never forgotten. 👑

[@s.f.9441]

This is beyond the point of this video but he had beautiful eyes. RIP King!

[@karitad.9944]

My heart broke, again. Will we ever heal?

[@rosemarcella7562]

He is such a nice and intelligent guy. I only learned about him when he is gone. So bad. RIP Chadwick

[@briesjourney3129]

Literally cried for the last 10 min of the video....he had so much pain in his eyes I couldn't help but to cry

[@sianihayman2602]

Omg I know 🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@bicuj9838]

Truly an angel.may your soul rest in peace 😭❤️❤️❤️

[@janetgoodman8292]

Omg!! I've never seen this before. I felt ever word! He had a way of speaking that drew your attention. He was an extraordinary actor and person. He will be truly missed.😞

[@1fyefye]

Yow! This man tho.... I'm speechless

[@valeriavomits]

may you rest in peace, talented soul

[@laronjmccall2468]

Omg! He was so awesome! There will never ever be another! He will be missed’!🙏🥰

[@positivybz2602]

Such talent! Chadwick is magnificent! A breathtaking performance!

[@bakonwheel1]

Sitting and listening to Chadwick reading or speaking this narrative shows that he is truly a great actor. It brings me to tears knowing that he is not here to continue this humongous talent. What a gift he was to all of us and he slipped away without us knowing just how really valuable he was and is to our culture. I have spent hours devouring every video and interview he did and in some I can see the pain and discomfort he suffered. Having watched my own son suffer a terminal illness for years I learned the body language because he too never complained and fought through his illness with no complaints, courage and dignity. The talent, courage and dignity of Chadwick Boseman is to be forever admired. Rest in heavenly power Mr. Boseman.

[@namaralinda5769]

The emotion! He cried and I cried! We'll miss you forever..

[@rochellemays820]

Wow! I can see his narrative and feel the emotion.

[@auditionselftape6773]

Did he memorize the whole chapter 😱

[@venessaabrams8687]

Brilliance on display! Truly a gift from God....Such an inspiring man! RIP Chadwick Boseman!

[@demonkitty_toebeans]

I cried and he looked like he would cry

[@cu5197]

Fredrick was gifted beyond what 10 lifetimes could bring with his words and this reading

[@khzvaleriesmith6428]

with only the horizontal stripe shirt as a youthfull prop he becomes a young man of great suffering. so powerful!

[@bettybutler3984]

Wow that's was touching ,he had tears in his eyes he felt that

[@randomz1472]

I honestly lost focus listening and just admired his beautiful brown eyes for 14 minutes.

[@ummeiguess]

I hope you come back and listen not only is he displaying all kinds of talent - the story itself is haunting

[@nellebleu675]

Wow, just coming across this now and Chadwick was so immensely talented. The world really lost a gem but I’m glad he left such excellent work for us. 🙏🏾

[@cynthiajackson7054]

I have read Douglas' book but hearing him read it brought me to tears...

[@rgordon157]

So GODLY, HANDSOME, & TALENTED😇🙏😘❤

[@QueenKandake]

Chadwick is BRILLIANT indeed! Definitely the ONE to watch. 💯❤️

[@debbiemckinney830]

Amazing...R.I.P. Chadwick Boseman Thanks You

[@Vmhines]

Still so unbelievable to see date of birth and date of death in his bio. Truly a blessed and missed man😥😢🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@rachaelgordon5142]

Rest In Peace Chadwick 🙏😥❤

[@DrDianeThompson]

Thank you Chadwick. You have truly left this world a better place.

[@allsmilez13]

Heart wrenching life story.

[@felinefokus]

Words can't express what this footage means to have. I went researching Frederick Douglas and discovered Chadwick giving an astounding performance (as usual) on a great leader. How lucky are we to have platforms such as these to conserve and disseminate their work 💫💚💡

[@karong7017]

Slavery was demonic.

[@justtrust426]

Indeed wicked.

[@carolynmoore4150]

and committed by Satan's DEMONS and justice awaits them all on Judgement Day.

[@EZ_Money101]

It's still here in different format. Hint: Private Prison System. An Apple doesn't fall too far from the tree...

[@ummeiguess]

still is

[@mr.mackey9720]

Nothing more than

[@arielskys8727]

We miss you Chadwick! Such a Beautiful and Intelligent soul!😍😇

[@rgordon157]

So Intelligent, Handsome, & Blessed!!! 👼💖👍

[@phyllisbirks]

EXCELLENT NARRATION!!!💯💯💯💯💯

[@kouadionadege9990]

So gifted... No death is not the end...its now you are going to radiate the Black community. Thank you for your life. Rip Chad🌹🌹🌹🌹💐🌹

[@reginakayesu9986]

The love you had for your people is immense. What you started will be accomplished. He who started the good work in you will bring it to accomplishment. The building will continue. We thank God for you and celebrate the time He loaned you to us. Thank you My exposure to your work is so new, I believe that is how it was meant to be. We are grateful. Having nothing= 2 Corinthians 6:10. You had the divine insight led to lay a springboard. The beacon is ablaze. Amen. Your pillar still stands.

[@ummeiguess]

"He loaned You to Us" thank you for the reminder ❤️🙏🏽😢 *Chadwick wasn't ours to keep* 🤴🏾 🙅🏾 ✊🏾

[@reginakayesu9986]

There is so much misunderstanding on these communication vents, I am not here to be nasty as this is a very sad affair, I came in love to those who are willing to understand where I am coming from. I am perplexed why people have resulted to preempt nastiness on social media.I take this as a medium for sharing in an informative and respective manner, however some people use it as a battle ground. I was touched by the passing of this wonderful person who was loaned to humanity as we all are; we all have different expressions in communiction; I do not see what I said wrong, I have no apology for this, because I am convinced that CB would have understood fully, I am convinced that the Good Lord who operates the reigns of our hearts is pleased, as all what I do is unto Him. Amen. I owe nothing except love as I am commanded. God bless you whoever you are and I pray that you find peace in all your endeavours. Shalom.

[@GMoneyXL1969]

If you just listen, you swore that the voice was Denzel Washington narrating.

[@laronjmccall2468]

True!!! Wow!!

[@janetgoodman8292]

Yes!! I agree. His voice demanded attention but not out of but more so out of interest.

[@rosemarcella7562]

Yes. Denzel was his benefactor anyways. Thanks to Denzel. He was the one who made Chadwick to stardom RIP Chadwick

[@avisrobinson9333]

Rose Marcella Don’t forget it was Queen Phylicia Rashaad who saw how talented Chadwick & eight other students were.So she reached out to 9 of her friends/fellow actors for help so they could attend acting school abroad(Oxford University) We must remember it takes a Village! Peace & Blessings!

[@laronjmccall2468]

Avis Robinson ... Amen!

[@DAWNSTAROFDAVID]

How do you break the collective World's heart....? I guess we now have that answer. Rest King. #ChadwickBosemanforever

[@trevoncook3244]

He would have made a amazing Frederick Douglass if they had made a film

[@joannekatende]

Brilliant!👏👏👏👏

[@karong7017]

I loved this man. RIP Dear Soul.

[@ojotuoluwabukola5701]

He was soooo beautiful!! 💔💔

[@shirleymitchell9468]

This was heart touching what a beautiful soul lost to mankind. If he believed in Jesus in his heart he is saved in Jesus name no one knows about where any soul go except Our Father who art in heaven he said he would have mercy on who he want to we are to continue living one another and praying for all to spread the word of the gospel until Jesus return. Beautiful Legacy Rip Chadwick Bozeman 🙏🙏🙏 until the Ressurection.

[@chefkiss7053]

So powerful!! 🖤

[@kadiansmith]

Such an amazing person may his soul rest in peace miss you even though I didn't know you personally.

[@Life_moreabundantly]

Legend Forever

[@michellewilliams5206]

HE WAS SO SMOOTH AND SEXY I'M GOING TO MISS THIS MAN.

[@traciehenderson887]

This is why he was Black Panther. Amazing...💕💕

[@carlawilliams7051]

Chadwick Boseman is now an ancestor....this is hard to accept....especially after watching these videos....he was unapologetically black...I will love this man forever. God bless his beautiful spirit.💔🙏🏾

[@arlenecurry8765]

Such passion for the world to know the truth. He truly was a blessing to this world. And just think God purposes were fulfilled in him in just forty three years God truly anointed him for such a time as this. Can you imagine what else he could have done if he had lived longer. His voice alone commands that you stop and listen, once you do you are hook, not because he was Chadwick Boseman but because the Spirit of God in him commanded it the love,the kindness, the peace , the wisdom and even the joy that he showed and given will be spoken of for generations to come. What a blessing he was to us all. I thank God I got to experience his gifts in my lifetime. And for this I say thank you Jesus Christ

[@MissCullen19]

Rest my king❤️

[@Lemondoor]

RIP Chadwick 😥

[@GamerRyan45]

Rip legend

[@applejellypucci]

Rest In Peace.

[@gailwatson5808]

Yes never seen or heard! SIP Chadwick Boseman✊🏿🌷

[@robinrobertson8690]

powerful,brilliant,intelligent and handsome:-)

[@vanessamurphy6251]

An Inspiration gone too soon. Rest in Heaven my Brother. I will miss you My Friend. r

[@udoka96]

Rest in peace Chadwick Boseman 💚

[@lovelyone1451]

Chadwick was a rare gem. R.I.P

[@LICIOUS0777]

WOW!!! REST IN POWER KING 🙏🏾

[@ShaundraLee1920]

Hearing one King reading the words of another is almost too much for me yet so beautiful and necessary. Thank you for posting this.

[@lynndeln792]

Exceptional...Haunting....

[@heyitsmeslowbro3467]

RIP Chadwick & Frederick... WAKANDA FOREVER!

[@oliviayancey743]

SMH a Damn Shame! I Loved Him Straight After watching,' Get Up On It'🖤 Now I'm Obsessed And Find Myself everyday since his death watching clips on KZbin like I have lost my bestfriend 😥😥 WAKANDA FOREVER🙅‍♀️REST EASY CHADWICK BOSEMAN😥🖤😥 THE FINEST MAN IN PRODUCING AND ACTING😣😣😣😣😥😥😥

[@Telah1974]

I'm speechless. 😔💔 a brilliant talent gone too soon. We miss you, Chad.

[@nellyoranga6286]

gifted hands!brilliant mind!sad

[@martinlloyd6217]

That was just awesome 👏

[@stvltiloqvent]

Wish this video was around when I was studying that text lol

[@EazyHelper]

marcy唯美 same here

[@mamashiraz]

💔 RIP KING

[@prosperitee3767]

My God. . . This is so powerful.

[@mildredbryant8156]

Peace, please......doomed to repeat the past if we don't correct the present...... Peace and love to you King.

[@missnazc]

I love this man so much

[@patchnunley6204]

love you KING FOREVER....... RIP. MY HEART IS so SAD AND HURT TO SEE YOU !! HANDSOME ;U ARE OUR SPRIT FROM GOD ..... we are here for a purpose miss you my little brother. amen

[@humblerenell1015]

Wow! This man was talent in learning curriculum. R.I.P

[@DollfaceKatrina.]

Love this so talented. 🖤🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 R.I.P👑

[@simoneyoung6618]

Miss him so much 😥

[@jemimabrady4896]

i miss himmmm!

[@simoneyoung6618]

Me too 😥

[@janetdowns5094]

God, I was riveted to this narrative! Awesome!

[@GabrielEze]

You can tell from his eyes at the end that those words mean something to him