To watch in HD, get ClipCafe PRO
Again, he worried that his children
Please log in to add to collections.
Denzel Washington: American Icon

Again, he worried that his children may be embarrassed by his work

Again, he worried that his children may be embarrassed by his work

Full Transcript

00:00:01.000 --> 00:00:02.878
Again, he worried that his children
00:00:02.092 --> 00:00:04.723
may be embarrassed by his work.
Duration
6 seconds
Views
61
Timestamp in Movie
00:27:39
Uploaded
Apr 11, 2025
Genres
documentary
Production
N/A

Want This Clip in HD?

Upgrade for HD/4K downloads and unlimited access. Upgrade now →

Movie Summary

This documentary dives into the life and work of Hollywood icon Denzel Washington. Explore his rise from theater beginnings to becoming a two-time Oscar winner. Witness how he shattered stereotypes, portraying complex Black charac...
Denzel Washington had shaped his Oscar winning career, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:11
Denzel Washington had shaped his Oscar winning career,
He rejected roles such as a small part in Terminated Two, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:07
He rejected roles such as a small part in Terminated Two,
He passed on the light story of racism in "Amos and Andrew," - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:11
He passed on the light story of racism in "Amos and And...
But the waiting finally paid off - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:17
But the waiting finally paid off
Portraying the civil rights activist Malcolm X, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:13
Portraying the civil rights activist Malcolm X,
- So "Malcolm X" is widely regarded as one - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:09
- So "Malcolm X" is widely regarded as one
But I think it's definitely one of the most rewarding - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:07
But I think it's definitely one of the most rewarding
You're an African who happens to be an American. - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:05
You're an African who happens to be an American.
We didn't come over on the Nina, the Pinta, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:06
We didn't come over on the Nina, the Pinta,
Plymouth Rock landed on us, landed right on top of us. - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:06
Plymouth Rock landed on us, landed right on top of us.
(audience applauding) - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:07
(audience applauding)
Originally a White director had been chosen by the studio, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:17
Originally a White director had been chosen by the studio,
And he was instated eventually. - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:06
And he was instated eventually.
He'd been cast before Spike Lee became involved. - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:06
He'd been cast before Spike Lee became involved.
And Spike Lee said, the only person - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:09
And Spike Lee said, the only person
He'd played him before on Broadway when he was younger, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:10
He'd played him before on Broadway when he was younger,
And the result was this incredible epic film - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:09
And the result was this incredible epic film
So it really was this attempt to capture - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:16
So it really was this attempt to capture
The way Spike does it is with such energy - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:15
The way Spike does it is with such energy
And I think that Denzel brings - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:12
And I think that Denzel brings