Forest Whitaker From ‘Platoon’ Became The Perfect Goodwill Ambassador
Some of the most compelling war movies aren’t great exclusively because of their big explosions or the scale of their graphics. They tell emotional stories that strike a balance. For Platoon, Big Harold was integral in maintaining a sense of humanity under burgeoning uncertainty and loss. Taking it a step further, actor Forest Whitaker was crucial for bringing this compassion to life, thanks to his expertise with character studies. But where does an actor such as that go after Platoon? Turns out, farther still.