‘The Peanut Man’ Biopic Set To Unveil Life Of George Washington Carver

Fawesome, a free ad-supported video-on-demand channel, is set to debut its latest original feature film, The Peanut Man. Premiering November 15,  The Peanut Man is a biographical drama that chronicles the life of George Washington Carver, a self-taught agricultural scientist who educated farmers on peanuts and its use to revitalize soil for struggling farmers.

Starring Glenn Plummer, whose breakout role was Bobby Johnson in South Central, The Peanut Man  traces Carver’s journey from a young boy with a passion for plants to becoming a trailblazing agricultural scientist. Through hardship, perseverance, and groundbreaking discoveries, Carver demonstrates the powerful use of peanuts and creates methods that save American farms and soil.

“Fawesome Original’s The Peanut Man brings to life historical moments through the power of storytelling that commemorate diversity, resilience and triumph,” said Vikrant Mathur, cofounder of Future Today, Fawesome’s parent company. “We are committed to offering our viewers the representation they seek, delivering content that both inspires and sparks thoughtful engagement.”

Returning with their second film on Fawesome, The Peanut Man was directed by Aaron L. Williams, and produced by Williams and Joshua K. Carpenter, alongside Executive Producers, Vikrant Mathur and Alok Ranjan. Members of the cast include Jessica Ambuehl as Susan Carver, Soni Theresa Montgomery as Sarah Hunt, Orlando Eric Street as Cleveland Abbot, and Jerry Boyd as Booker T. Washington.

“When we set out to develop The Peanut Man, our goal was to create a story that would showcase the emotional ups and downs of George Washington Carver’s life, a man who sacrificed everything he loved to save others, revealing the true cost of his genius and the toll it took on him,” said Aaron L. Williams, director, writer, and producer of the film. “We’re thrilled to partner with Fawesome, a platform that continues to bring original, untold, character-driven, stories of love, adventure, and sacrifice to a global audience.”

View the trailer here.