Wood harris plays avon barksdale in the wire baltimore ap a baltimore drug kingpin who inspired characters on the hbo drama the wire has died while serving a term in federal prison in north carolina. The movie was awful, but this promotion of it was really well done. Nathan bodie barksdale 1961 february, 2016 was a baltimore, maryland, drug dealer dramatized in the hbo series the wire, but the extent to which any of the shows characters or plot lines are based on his life is disputed. The avon barksdale story is the first to chronicle the actual lives of these real people. Now e1 music has put together a documentary out on dvd this march on the gangster, freshly released from prison, titled the avon barksdale story. The avon barksdale story dvd in stores march 10th, 2010 available on video on demand 7110 on select cable carriers including dish. Sherwin david wood harris born october 17, 1969 is an american actor. Mar 28, 2020 who do you think should play avon barksdale in the wire. Now e1 music has put together a documentary out on dvd this march on the gangster, freshly released from prison, titled the avon barksdale story legends of the unwired. When avons errant nephew dangelo murders a drug dealer, he has stringer pay a witness to change her story in court.
Attention the wire fans, the avon barksdale story has a. Attended new york university graduate acting program at the tisch school. The name bodie does the same, as it belonged to one of barksdales most loyal fictional street soldiers, bodie boradus. The avon barksdale story legends of the unwired features a series of interviews with barksdale, who has piercing eyes, corn rows, a. Feb 16, 2016 barksdale, who went by the nickname bodie, was a notorious baltimore criminal in the 1980s, running a violent heroindealing operation in the murphy homes public housing complex. He was subsequently arrested and charged with first and seconddegree murder. Based on the lives of real gangsters from baltimore, it is the first film to expose those real lives, the real people that the characters of the wire are based upon. Avon randolph barksdale is the dominant heroin dealer in west side baltimore, heading the barksdale organization. I was impressed with the difficult reality that he, his mother and life in that city are portrayed to be.
He has been the focus of the bpds major crimes unit and their investigations into the drug trade in baltimore, because of his brutal methods of sendng. I dont have any familial connections here, but the wire had me curious enough. Legends of the unwired is the first film to expose those real lives, the real people that the characters of the wire is based upon. Nathan avon bodie barksdale is a real life baltimore gangster upon whom the character from the wire was based. Qualifizierte bestellungen werden kostenlos geliefert.
Aug 03, 2015 the real barksdale plays up his influence on the show theres even a docudrama called the avon barksdale story. Like the character played in the series, the real avon barksdale was a baltimore based drug dealer, unfortunately at the time of his death in february 2016, he was only in the early stages of writing his autobiography. Avon randolph barksdale is a fictional character in the american television series the wire. The gangster that inspired avon barksdale of the wire. The avon barksdale story dvd available on demand 7. Legends of the unwired is the first film to shine a light on this fact and reveal the true people that the characters of the wire were based on.
What i said about rayful edmonds, except in baltimore. Avon barksdale will change his patterns immediately. The avon barksdale story legends of the unwired features a series of interviews with barksdale, who has piercing eyes, corn rows, a boxers frame and a demeanor. Barksdale, who went by the nickname bodie, was a notorious baltimore criminal in the 1980s, running a violent heroindealing operation in the murphy homes public housing complex.
The name barksdale rings bells among fans of the wire, because it belongs to the the character avon barksdale, king of the west baltimore heroin trade on the show. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Nathan barksdale, the supposed reallife inspiration for iconic the wire character avon barksdale, died in prison at the age of 54 this weekend according to the chicago tribune. In this dvd, the real avon bodie barksdale, tells all to his on screen characters actor, wood harris.
Legends of the unwired dvd, 2010 at the best online prices at ebay. Legends of the unwired is the first film to expose those real lives, the. Bodie reveals stories about drugs, sex, violence and death. I did watch this video of the character that is played in the wire. In it, he referred to himself as the real avon barksdale, and was interviewed by wood harris, the actor who played the avon barksdale character. This is the devil baby attack and its a viral marketing stunt to promote the new horror movie devils due. As its title indicates, the film claims to tell the real events in the life of baltimore drug kingpin nathan bodie barksdale in order to expose his near namesake from hbos the wire 20022008, avon. Avon barksdale fan casting for the wire mycast fan. Avon randolph barksdale is a former narcotics trafficker and leader of the barksdale organization. Telecharger film en hd the avon barksdale story movie full download free hd quality the avon barksdale story ca vf streaming complet the avon barksdale story ca vf streaming voir film. Wir haben noch keine beschreibung zu dem film avon barksdale story. Avon barksdales past is a mystery, but his love for mischief is clear.
Our story a history of empowering women avons founder david h. The avon barksdale story 2010 the movie database tmdb. Avon randolph barksdale is a fictional character in the american television series the wire, played by wood harris. Simon and some of his favorite collaborators were at atx festival to share insight into the production company behind the wire, the deuce and more. Ed burns role in the williams investigation was portrayed in the series by actor dominic west as hardcharging baltimore pd drugunit cop jimmy mcnulty. Barksdale is one of the most powerful drug dealers in baltimore, maryland, and runs the barksdale organization. Search local showtimes and buy movie tickets before going to the theater on moviefone. He was confronted by dealer pooh blanchard in the lobby and, in a panic, shot him in front of civilian witnesses. Legends of the unwired is the first film to expose those real. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Barksdale, 52, has long claimed to be the inspiration for the character in the groundbreaking hbo series and went on to produce, the avon barksdale story. Attention the wire fans, the avon barksdale story has. Jan 05, 2010 the wire was based on the lives of real gangsters.
The hbo series the wire was based on the lives of real people from baltimore. Heres the trailer for the avon barksdale story, a documentary about the reallife baltimore gangster than inspired the avon barksdale character on the wire barksdales real name, nathan avon barksdale, and his nickname, bodie, were both used in the series as composite characters. Avon barksdale played by wood harris leader of the drug organization that bears his name, barksdale grew up in the terrace highrises and has managed to avoid arrest, remaining a furtive but increasingly powerful force in the westside drug trade. He has portrayed the drug kingpin avon barksdale on the hbo crime drama the wire, cocaine dealer ace in paid in full and high school football player julius campbell in the 2000 film remember the titans.
In 2010, barksdale released the avon barksdale story. Directed by drew berry, bruce brown, kenny jackson. I did not know about the profanity, i would not have brought it. Now, nathan barksdale has a chance to tell his side of the story in this upcoming documentary. An easter egg is a tiny little present hidden in the creases of a television show or movie or song, or anything, really. This documentary exposes those real lives, the real people that the characters of the wire is based upon. E1 music has released the trailer for the avon barksdale story, the dvd documentary in which the inspiration for the character on the wire meets wood harris pictured, the actor who played him.
I have heard one short interview with a barksdale in the events after the freddie gray killing. Dec 09, 2010 in the avon barksdale story, the real nathan avon bodie barksdale tells all to actor wood harris, who played his on screen character in hbos critically acclaimed series the wire. Barksdale, inspiration behind characters on the wire. Barksdales real name, nathan avon barksdale, and his nickname, bodie, were both used in the series as composite characters.
In season one, he is the target of an investigation of a major case squad after homicide detective jimmy mcnulty, who seems to be the only authoritative figure aware of his presence or his empire, reveals his identity to his superiors. Avon barksdale played by wood harris on the wire hbo. Hes predictable, not the brightest apple of the bunch, but can be a force to be reckoned with. Has performed in many films and various stage productions including plays by august wilson, william shakespeare. Watch the trailer for the avon barksdale story paste. There was a character called bodie in the show, too. Mcconnell was a progressive pioneer, an impressive visionary, a courageous gamechanger, and above all, a champion of women.
The real barksdale plays up his influence on the show theres even a docudrama called the avon barksdale story. Dangelo controlled the highrise housing project at 221 west fremont in franklin terrace. The gangster that inspired avon barksdale of the wire died. He serves as the main antagonist of the first three seasons of the hbo series. What some may not know, however, is that the wires barksdale is based on a real drug dealer named, well, nathan avon barksdale. Get specific details about this product from customers who own it.
Avon barksdale is one of the founding members and leader of the leanbois. He is also known for playing brooke payne on the bet miniseries the new edition story in 2017. He was confronted by dealer pooh blanchard in the lobby and, in a panic, shot him in front of civilian. The real avon barksdale from the wire to tell his story. Legends of the unwired that further embellishes his exploits but simon has. Nathan avon barksdale the heroin kingpin who inspired a character with a similar name on the show and its obvious that reality was a whole other level of shit. Barksdale grew up in franklin terrace and was arrested as a youth but had his juvenile record expunged. Jan 14, 2010 what some may not know, however, is that the wires barksdale is based on a real drug dealer named, well, nathan avon barksdale.
Avon barksdale is the head of the barksdale organization. Mar 17, 2010 hardcore enthusiasts of the wire can be forgiven for skipping or, more likely, not having heard of the avon barksdale story. Barksdales real name, nathan avon barksdale, and his. Alexa fogel talks casting oz, the wire and other hbo favorites. Avon barksdale was born on august, 15, 1970 at provident hospital in baltimore city to willette jackson barksdale. Dangelo barksdale was a lieutenant in the barksdale organization and nephew of avon barksdale. His life is the subject of the unreleased docudrama baltimore chronicles. Working for barksdale and bell is a large organization of drug dealers and enforcers. Harris was born sherwin david harris in chicago, illinois, to john and mattie harris. Stringer bell, his second in command, insulates barksdale from law enforcement and potential enemies.
Has performed in many films and various stage productions including plays by august wilson, william shakespeare and tennessee williams. He has been the focus of the bpds major crimes unit and their investigations into the drug trade in baltimore, because of his brutal methods of sendng messages to rival dealers or anyone who crosses him. Nathan barksdale, drug kingpin and the wire inspiration. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Released exclusively on dvd in 2010, the avon barksdale story is the first and only instalment so far of a series of docudramas called baltimore chronicles. Mcnulty is furious when he learns of rawls order, convinced that there isnt sufficient evidence to convict dangelo and that the rest of the investigation will be blown if theyre forced to bring charges. The avon barksdale story legends of the unwired blurt. In the avon barksdale story, the real nathan avon bodie barksdale tells all to actor wood harris, who played his on screen character in hbos critically acclaimed series the wire. The casting director looks back on memorable auditions, and reveals which role was the toughest to fill. Nathan bodie barksdale 1961 february, 2016 was a baltimore, maryland drug dealer dramatized in the hbo series the wire, but the extent to which any of the shows characters or plot lines are based on his life is disputed. In this dvd, the real avon bodie barksdale, talks to his on screen characters actor, wood harris. Aug 23, 2019 the wire remains one of the most highly acclaimed and highly controversial dramas in television history.
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