I’m Charlie Walker opens in theaters today. Our Gadi Elkon talked with the film’s Writer/Director Patrick Gilles.
Based on a true story, Mike Colter stars as trucking and construction entrepreneur Charlie Walker. In 1971, two oil tankers violently collided off the San Francisco Coast spilling millions of gallons of crude oil creating an environmental disaster. Against all odds, Charlie was able to secure one of the most lucrative contracts to clean the coastline that threatened much of the San Francisco Bay. With only three trucks, an incredible work ethic and a whole lot of heart, the film recounts the racial discrimination Walker endured as he tries to save the coastline all while fighting institutional racism from the very company that hired him in the first place.
Gadi and Patrick talked about the real life Charlie Walker, the tremendous cast assembled by legendary casting director Robin Lippin, and so much more!
Here is our interview with Writer/Director Patrick Gilles
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