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And he ended up taking some classes and becoming involved in the drama department, and...

And he ended up taking some classes and becoming involved in the drama department, and developing this real
passion and interest for it

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And he ended up taking some classes
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and becoming involved in the drama department,
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and developing this real passion and interest for it.
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10 seconds
Views
40
Timestamp in Movie
00:06:57
Uploaded
Apr 11, 2025
Genres
documentary
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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...
And he decided to change his degree. - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:05
And he decided to change his degree.
And from then on, it was kind of off to the races for him. - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:06
And from then on, it was kind of off to the races for him.
I think that once he had decided - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:10
I think that once he had decided
- [Narrator] He was quickly noticed by several agents, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:16
- [Narrator] He was quickly noticed by several agents,
Denzel landed the role - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:05
Denzel landed the role
And it was during the filming of "Wilma" - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:10
And it was during the filming of "Wilma"
Her name, Pauletta Pearson. - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:05
Her name, Pauletta Pearson.
She had a small part in the production, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:07
She had a small part in the production,
Denzel graduated with a double degree - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:11
Denzel graduated with a double degree
But after only a year, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:06
But after only a year,
He arrived with just $30 in his pocket, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:08
He arrived with just $30 in his pocket,
The Urban League found him a job as an acting teacher - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:10
The Urban League found him a job as an acting teacher
Denzel returned home to New York where money was meager, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:08
Denzel returned home to New York where money was meager,
Soon after, he began dating Pauletta, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:16
Soon after, he began dating Pauletta,
Pauletta encouraged Denzel in his acting pursuits, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:08
Pauletta encouraged Denzel in his acting pursuits,
[soft music] - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:09
[soft music]
Acting may have fed his soul, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:07
Acting may have fed his soul,
By 1979, he had enjoyed a brief taste of success. - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:07
By 1979, he had enjoyed a brief taste of success.
He was living in his hometown, Mount Vernon, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:08
He was living in his hometown, Mount Vernon,
By the age of nine, she had performed - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:12
By the age of nine, she had performed