Bill Duke became known for his roles as the militant Abdullah in Car Wash, gun toting Mac in Predator, and intimidating detective in Menace II Society. He also became one of the most versatile, highly skilled, and frequently hired actor-directors in film and TV in the 1980s and 90s. His legacy extends well beyond a one liner, intimidating frame, or type cast role. Duke's personal story is a demonstration of life-inspired art, and his brushes with death and spiritual transformation help tell the story of the formation of a cinema legend.
