The Man (1972) | James Earl Jones is the First Black President |

[@robinsnestradio]

A gift to us, we thank you Sir. R.I.P. Mr. James Earl Jones 💙

[@BlvdTodd]

Bless. 👑🙏🏾/🤲🏾

[@BlvdTodd]

Bless. 👑🙏🏾/🤲🏾

[@deloreswillis9224]

Amen 🙏🏿

[@ReshonBryant]

Who all here?👀

[@3373-g8z]

And in this case, Rod Serling too!

[@anthonywestjr1063]

The Thundering Voice of this Icon will forever be resounding for decades and beyond!

[@LANDSEAAIRCANADA]

There are few talents of this magnitude left, so long to a Legend Thank you for this.

[@ReshonBryant]

Underrated comment🥸🎩

[@gracefullyblessed6106]

My deepest condolences to the family friends and fans thank you For sharing your greatness and gifts with us Sir Jones.Rest in peace King

[@obedirect5491]

Reelblack, Thk u for helping us remember our brilliance. RIParadise James Earl Jones.

[@sharondukes863]

Rest In Power to the Remarkably Talented James Earl Jones, your Beautiful Blackness shown in the passion, ferocity, intellect, and complexity you brought to every role is something that will never be forgotten.

[@HIOP0]

Are you suggesting that to be beautiful, you have to be black?

[@sun3143]

As a man who stands under the blood of Jesus, I understand what it meant for him to change his bloodline: so the white people had no fear of a legacy from him while seemly knowledgeable or was it a sell out? look at Sidney P. All he had was Opra in the end where are thier black desendants? Where is their black money. Black is a noun.

[@Rambam1776]

Can we knock it off with the stupid fucking rest in power crap?

[@campbelllil6097]

I LOVE THIS MAN there will never be another 😢😢😢😢😢the one and only I can't say anything more😢😢😢

[@obedirect5491]

And I agree truly a once in a lifetime thesbian.

[@roxanneoshaughnessy9804]

@@obedirect5491 I also agree. James Earl Jones, was indeed a once in a lifetime thespian. James Earl Jones, a truly wonderful and unbelievably talented actor and human being. He will be missed the world over. Deep condolences to his family, Rest in Peace, King. With Love and Respect from Ireland..

[@suzettebennett9112]

Thespian

[@mmafan3]

RIP Mr Jones 🙏🏽❤️ thank you for sharing your immense talents with us.

[@martyconroy3786]

Thanks so much for posting this largely forgotten masterpiece. I read the book years before this movie, always thought it was a great adaptation with an amazing cast. And what can one say what hasn't been said of James Earl Jones already. An American treasure.

[@mgmassey174]

All the people who were so instrumental to my education are passing. Another great human with a voice so deeply resonate. Rest in peace James Earl Jones❤ Condolences to your family and admirers. Thank you for sharing your gift This movie should have been a mini series. Thanks Mike D and all.❤

[@luisgerardosotorivera8550]

His Voice, Awesome Movies Still Here, He Even Narrated The Holy Scriptures! I Have The CD. HE WILL FOREVER BE A MENTOR IN MY LIFE! GOD BLESS!

[@theman2017inc]

Thanks for posting this Especially in light of yesterday’s sad news of passing of the great James Earl Jones May he rest in peace and The Force Will Be Him… ALWAYS

[@beverleyreid563]

That beautiful wonderful voice.

[@ayarborough12]

This was my first time seeing this and thoroughly enjoyed his intellectually commanding voice. Salute 🫡 to you Mr. James Earl Jones

[@solstace7]

Thank you for sharing this film. What a concept, screenplay, strong performances, and then there is our Mr. Jones!!! His gift of delivery.. .astonishing and Briiliant!!! In watching the opening credits, I learned that Rod Serling wrote the screenplay. Was this released the summer before the 1972 election?? I am surprised it was released. A lot of foreshadowing for sure. ✌🏿& 🧡

[@reelblack]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TwinRiver100]

thanks for posting this. i think i first recall hearing about this movie around 2012 or so and it being super rare and hard to find.

[@BohemothWatts-vz1lc]

The 1960s

[@TwinRiver100]

@BohemothWatts-vz1lc I was more reffering to the year when I personally first learned of this movie.

[@automatic_systematic]

I watched this movie with my grandfather. It was a very bonding experience between a young kid and an old man, black males from different eras who had a common interest in this unsung classic film

[@ReshonBryant]

Oh okay🙋🏽

[@MomTube-i9w]

He was Outstanding

[@Leonitus333]

🎉🎉 WOAH!! This is awesome! Thank You!

[@kimjohnson8471]

James Earl Jones the 🐐 ❤

[@kishagreen4578]

I have never seen this movie as this was before I was born. I have seen other movies that were before my time on Tv, but not this. I wonder why. Thank you for posting this. James Earl Jones, may he rest peacefully 💕🕊

[@leonsmith-g5n]

What a gem; what a pearl. What a well hidden film. Thank you.

[@ReshonBryant]

😆

[@newflame13fiya]

Rest in Peace!

[@zghani2410]

This is a must-see movie! Thank you for posting it and RIP, Mr. Jones! Your legacy lives on forever!

[@gumby909]

R.I.P. The Man J.EJ. brought dignity & gravitas to every performance. His contribution to the arts helped lead us out of the darkness.

[@davidhouston4810]

A Great Man, a Fine Actor, and a Man of great Humour, I will miss him, and that superb Voice, I feel Deeply Saddened by his Passing.

[@DoctorXander]

Watching this as a link both to James Earl Jones' passing and to the presidential debate today. RIP to an admiral, president, king, and Sith Lord

[@ARealPersonNotABot]

I just heard the news. Thank you Mr. Jones.

[@charles_preston]

Excellent film, thank you!

[@barryzeeberg3672]

A long time ago, I read the novel "The Man." This movie is an eviscerated version of the novel, omitting the most interesting and most memorable parts of the full story - urging you to read the entire novel.

[@stevensica5918]

I read it many years ago. Irving Wallace.

[@jamescurran9002]

I understand that it was adopted for television first. Later released theatrically. So its forgiven the shortcuts they had to make to keep 700 pages into a 90 minute Movie of the Week

[@barryzeeberg3672]

@@jamescurran9002 yes, that happens all the time - look at the film versions of Lord Peter Wimsey novels. I just thought that viewers might enjoy the chance to read the full book.

[@katem1472]

RIP Legend

[@blkpanther11]

Oooowwwweee Reel Black Doesn't Miss Great Choice R.I.P James Earl Jones

[@kelleymunnerlyn7110]

Can we finally get an official release of this movie … with good picture and sound … he deserves it

[@toaolisi761]

WOW. Rod Serling's powerful writing is still a wonder to this day. So, much relevancy delivered in a single film from the 1970s with a REMARKABLE performance by the great James Earl Jones. This movie must always be cherished for its bold story.

[@cookiescorner]

September 15, 2024 ❤🖤💚 Thank you for posting this movie!

[@geraldobrazaobrazao9632]

Tanks*Reelblack one for the Film and BEST James Earl Jones 28/11/2024 [[[ From Brazil with Love ]]]

[@newflame13fiya]

Good movie! He added flavor to every role!

[@p_nk7279]

Is that frickin’ Jack Benny? Wow We love James Earl Jones

[@mrmaxxx94]

Rip to a very actor and distinctive voice, respect and appreciate

[@lollipop6311]

James Earl Jones 1 of my most favorite actors

[@robertpolityka8464]

R.I.P. James Earl Jones

[@steverhodesvideos6244]

Thank you for the post!

[@gabrielleg.5122]

SIP Mr. James E. Jones❤

[@MariaOrtiz-bo7xo]

Given yesterday's debate, a great film from a dearly missed great actor couldn't be seen at a most opportune time in our country than now...

[@bobcosmic]

Mike ‘No Body Does it Better’ Dennis does it again. Props👊🏽

[@lyndawilliams4570]

I have no words ….in tears over the passing of this great man. He was one of a kind - a legend

[@wellingtonmiddleton3739]

James Earl Jones, one of the greatest talents to grace the stage, television and movie screen. An all time great has passed. He will be missed. R I P legend 🙏

[@cathyt144]

Wonderful movie, no matter how many times you see it. JEJ was one of the most influential and talented actors in US History. I could listen to his voice 24/7, ❤

[@stevecoleman2250]

A very underrated film. James Earl James in the lead, a screenplay by Rod Sterling of Twilight Zone fame and a music score by Jerry Goldsmith.

[@JuanColon-cf2nx]

This is a great movie and great actor in it.

[@damali-karlawhittaker6462]

❤❤❤❤❤VERY GOOD MOVIE.

[@PlasmaCoolantLeak]

Oh, wow, forgot about this! Thanks for posting. RIP, King.

[@RMFeminine4TheWin]

*RIH Sir James Earl Jones* 🕊🤎🏛

[@butchcarter9227]

I remember seeing this at the theater back in the day . RIP, Mr. Jones.

[@cynthiajubiter6889]

NEVER HEARD BUT I WILL BE WATCHING. THANKS TO WHOMEVER POSTED.

[@MomTube-i9w]

Oceans of blessings y'all ❤

[@MrSammstyles]

Brilliant. Salute.

[@bOmBAsTiK]

Been looking for this, thank you.

[@christinesayre5606]

Always loved James Earl Jones he's amazing

[@Linneydenise]

Mike, where are you? When we getting our next LIVE? We need to discuss the debate, election, and our loss? Also, how is teaching this semester for you? I just knew we were getting a LIVE tonight:(

[@3373-g8z]

RIP Rod Serling and James Earl Jones

[@LillianSteele-u9v]

Saw this as a child in the 1970s. And I just found out that he has passed on. I am so sorry.

[@angeltorres7908]

Much respect for the most talented and infamous Mr. James Earl Jones May he respectfully rest in peace 🙏🕊️

[@joofsulayman9453]

Rest in perfect peace

[@LonnellWare]

An awesome movie beyond words!!!

[@pamelahays-lx1to]

Wow! What a treat, I never even heard of this film, but am not surprised, Rod Serling has something to do with it! He was a visionary, who always turned the tables on Societal norms! Wonder, whether there is a film conceived about the Trump years & his refusal to concede his loss, for the Presidency, when Biden was elected in 2020. If there is, I do hope someone will post/upload it for all of Us. Thanks for this. I am also re-watching the bio film on Richard Nixon, directed by Oliver Stone, as I watched a video online, in which he talked about that era. Much appreciated. R.I.P. James Earl Jones, a fine actor, who passed away recently - a great loss. ---------- Psalms 27.

[@scottwatson8836]

Rest In Peace Mr. James Earl Jones. Thank you for all the great memories 🙏🏽 My sincere condolence goes out to the family, loved ones and friends of Mr. Jones 🙏🏽

[@janinewetzler5037]

Wow, that was delicious to watch. I wondered at the end, how Mr Jones felt about Harris taking the stage for the DNC and if he thought back to this moment during filming...

[@forrester8983]

nicely done Mr Jones

[@ReshonBryant]

Got it done without his Black card getting revoked huh?😂

[@keisha4620]

Thanks for sharing.

[@MK-hh1vo]

It's been a long time since I've seen this! I thought of it often during the Obama years. I had no idea this was a Rod Serling story. No wonder it's so good! Thanks for posting this! Very appropriate homage to James Earl Jones.

[@kidmack3556]

Because of the great James Earl Jones passing yesterday, I watched "The Man" this morning after putting it in my "Watch Later" queue ironically just last week. I have watched this film three times in the past 50+ years, the first being when I saw it rerun on ABC's Movie Of The Week in 1974. But this morning's viewing was the only time that I fully understood what it all meant. And oh yeah! I could've just heard my mother lightin' up "Mrs Eaton" at that dinner party... (Whistling in crescendo) That was when my late mother was at her best, and if someone cut their eyes at her or said something backhanded, that would've been seeing her at her worst... And PLEASE don't let her have a couple of sips of wine... LORD HAVE MERCY!

[@dpproductionstoys131]

A very prescient and a very prophetic vision by a writer of unimpeachable integrity.

[@janinewetzler5037]

Burgess Meredith must have jumped at the chance to play that Southern Senator!!

[@ReshonBryant]

35:01🙆🏽

[@brianrunyon266]

Such an iconic voice, RIP.

[@unique74muzik]

I believe Marvin Gaye did the soundtrack or was in the talks.. a 45 single is all we got

[@ReshonBryant]

Let's hear it for the man🚬😎

[@jocelynedge6037]

Wow. I saw this in a movie theater in Boston, somewhere around the end of summer, beginning of autumn of 1976. The man's daughter is an "Angela Davis black activist" type. Father/daughter contending at times in addition to the oval office and the body politic storyline. I'm putting this aside in my watch later file. I will reminisce. Thank you for keeping this archive. I was eighteen at the time... I turned sixty-six this summer . WOW.

[@dalehodges5362]

Dang that Man came from his Mother ready to act and he fulfilled that for generations. RIP

[@Jamarkus-]

His father was a actor

[@AmAf-t2g]

Will be missed. We lived concurrent with a legend

[@trevorthomas3305]

Does this remind me of Joe Biden being unwell for the job, anyway rest in peace Sir James earl jones, A powerhouse in Black excellence .

[@c.calliecoleman1531]

Yes, not only that, but James Earl Jones remind me of when Obama was elected. Even though I've always felt that the Presidents job is the hardest job, and I wouldn't want it, but I always felt that those who chose it wanted it. Even though James Earl Jones was just an interim president I thought he would be e 16:56 lated to hold that position, and was very surprised to see his response and nervous ness. That's when he reminded me of Obama how he was placed in a presidency expected to be some miracle worker, trying to put back together a train wreck, America was in. Although Obama, smilingly and confidently did a very fine job to me. I'll get back to the movie and hope it ends triumphantly. I had to pause from watching for a minute, when he cried at the fireplace. I am so use to seeing James Earl Jones in movies where he's so strong and beautiful, so that was a little hard to take. But I know it's real life, and you can't be strong all the time. Rest in Power, James Earl Jones✌️❤️🙏🏽🎶🌹

[@c.calliecoleman1531]

Well, it ended triumphantly. Now that's the James Earl Jones I'm use to seeing ✌️

[@DanniethTukes]

beautiful

[@michaelferri6790]

Every single movie even when he played Sosa doom in Conan the barbarian I was proud of him America has lost a national treasure we may never recover from this loss

[@cynthiajubiter6889]

RIP JAMES EARL JONES. GREAT ACTOR AND GREAT MAN. GOD BLESS.

[@zvimur]

In 1979, this icon portrayed another: Paul Robeson.

[@zvimur]

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[@1733537]

james earl jones the legend never be another james earl jones and also we still have denzel washington another legend

[@BohemothWatts-vz1lc]

I remember this movie when it first came out.

[@denisedean2446]

This movie was ahead of its time! A Black POTUS and the Black representation of journalism challenging the POTUS about a dissident seeking asylum in the USA about apartheid was brilliant dialogue as it pertained to lynching and apartheid. RIP James Earl Jones❤❤

[@LillianSteele-u9v]

The book is available online at Thrift Books and other second-hand books.

[@robertwarren3278]

It's bizarre that this movie begins with Jack Benny doing his usual "cheap" routine as stand-up comedy. Also, this film was co-written by Rod Serling, of "Twilight Zone" fame.

[@DECEPTICON33]

James Earl Jones was a great actor and a great human being and also a great philanthropist as well as mentor to a great many people. This movie I consider it to be one of his greatest pieces of work even though it was of its times of 1972 but it showed us a future that many of us were children of the times would have never thought that within the span of almost 60 years we would see ever again the first movie in the history of this nation and of this world of a black man becoming president of the United States of America. Now ask yourself this question why hasn't this movie ever been read surfaced to show a whole new generation of black Americans???

[@tasetihasante6331]

The Force Will Never Allow Lord Vader To Die

[@dailyqwikbytes]

Rest In Power James Earl Jones.

[@yohanannatanson4199]

Makes me think of Designated Survivor (minus the racial issue)... It would have deserved a longer movie.

[@chrismorris6865]

RIP to the King himself.

[@michaellifetv5696]

RIP🕊 James Earl Jones

[@damali-karlawhittaker6462]

Are you sure this movie came out in 1972? BOB HOPE JUST MADE A BILL CLINTON JOKE?Was he a Governor of Arkansas back then?

[@womanaftergodsownheartilov5829]

Yes

[@shawng8816]

❤

[@johnmarengo3988]

Jones said of this movie, when they first made it it was to be a tv movie, so not as much production value. They ended up putting it out in cinemas, and if they would've known that they would've spent more time on it, and more money

[@1AntCension]

Peace be upon his soul now and always.

[@SuperAna1954]

May his soul rest in Peace ❤

[@EddieQParker]

RIP

[@CurvyTribune]

Rest In Power, Mr Jones