Mural of Shaft, Tib Street substation, Manchester, January 2017
In late 2016, BFI explored the history and celebrated the talents of black stars in tv and film.
The Sheffield born and bred street artist, Pawski, has highlighted the American actor Richard Roundtree. This black star first achieved fame for his portrayal of the private detective John Shaft in the 1971 film Shaft.
Copyright Debbie Smyth, 20 February 2017
Part of Monday Mural
Travel with Intent 
Who’s the cat that won’t cop out
When there’s danger all about
(Shaft!)
Right on
You see this cat Shaft is a bad mother
(Shut your mouth)
But I’m talkin’ about Shaft
(Then we can dig it)
Cool find for a cool cat. Thanks for contributing to this week’s Monday Mural.
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Love this one! He looks so fierce.
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Yes, there’s something about his eyes. But the orange and red balanced that out for me.
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Nice one and t he figure ever devised Shaft would never have thought he could again be presented as a mural.
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Reblogged this on Espiritu en Fuego/A Fiery Spirit and commented:
I remember the movie Shaft! I was around 12 when it came out. Richard Roundtree was I believe a model before he became famous portraying John Shaft.
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Thanks for the reblog. I don’t remember him at all. But he looks a striking figure in the mural
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