David Beasley

Known for Acting

2/26/1957(Age 68)

Lamar, South Carolina, USA

Biography

David Muldrow Beasley is an American politician and the Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme. A member of the Republican Party, Beasley also served one term as the 113th governor of South Carolina from 1995 until 1999.

Known For (1 credit)

Downing of a Flag

2021

Downing of a Flag is a two-hour documentary film that focuses on the Confederate Battle flag and its impact on the people, politics and perceptions of South Carolina and beyond. Through firsthand interviews featuring various perspectives and a wealth of historical footage, Downing of a Flag traces the symbol's controversial relationship with the Palmetto State, exploring its true meaning and how an unspeakable tragedy served as the catalyst for its long-debated removal.