Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist

 is a documentary special that was released on April 17, 2021. The speciall celebrates the life and legacy of the late actor, offering an intimate look at his singular artistry, and the process that informed his transformative performances.

The participants offering behind-the-scenes insights into Boseman’s craft, and his commitment as an artist, include his Ma Rainey's Black Bottom co-stars Viola Davis, Glynn Turman and Taylour Paige, along with director George C. Wolfe and composer, arranger and music producer Branford Marsalis. Others featured in the special are Black Panther co-star Danai Gurira, actor and Black Panther dialect coach Andile Nebulane, Get on Up and Black Panther choreographer Aakomon “AJ” Jones, Get on Up director Tate Taylor, 42 director Brian Helgeland, Marshall director Reginald Hudlin, Da 5 Bloods helmer Spike Lee, New Federal Theater Director Woodie King Jr., and actor, director, producer and Howard University Professor, Phylicia Rashad.

Summary
"Writers, directors and actors come together in a conversation about the extraordinary artistic process of Chadwick Boseman."

- Official Netflix synopsis

Cast and Characters

 * Chadwick Boseman
 * Viola Davis
 * Glynn Turman
 * Taylour Paige
 * Danai Gurira
 * George C. Wolfe
 * Spike Lee