Cecil gaines white house butler biography

Filmmaker Lee Daniels has a knack for bringing to life remarkable stories that are at once both gritty and inspirational.

From ‘Shadowboxer’ to ‘Precious’ to ‘The Paperboy’ – he has demonstrated his astounding knowledge of filmmaking while creating inherently human stories. Daniels’ 2013 feature, ‘The Butler,’ revolves around Cecil Gaines (Forest Whitaker), who became a member of the White House Staff and served under several US presidents during his 34-year tenure.

As America undergoes arguably the most crucial transitional period in its history since the independence, Cecil faces his share of struggles, including unequal pay for him and other black members of the staff.

Cecil gaines white house butler biography

It’s a tale of epic proportions spanning eight decades. The movie is riddled with references to historical events and features the portrayals of numerous real-life figures. I