*The new film “Chevalier” – opening today in theaters in North America – places a spotlight on a historical figure whose life’s work was banned and suppressed due to racism and whose story has gone overlooked.
Joseph Bologne was one of the first Black European classical music composers in recorded history. He was also an accomplished fencer and violinist. Bologne was given the title of Chevalier de Saint-Georges by King Louis VI (changed to Queen Marie Antoinette in the movie) for his earliest achievements.
The fact Bologne was never mentioned in previous movies about Marie Antoinette, her husband, or this era in French history is sufficient proof as to how effective efforts to whitewash history have been.
Chevalier, the French composer, and fencer is played by Kelvin Harrison Jr.
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Kelvin Harrison Jr as Chevalier with sword
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