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Denzel Washington: American Icon

Denzel Washington comes into it as the lawyer who is initially very reluctantto engage...

Denzel Washington comes into it as the lawyer who is initially very reluctant
to engage with Hanks

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- Denzel Washington comes into it as the lawyer
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who is initially very reluctant to engage with Hanks.
Duration
10 seconds
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38
Timestamp in Movie
00:39:23
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...
He doesn't want to take on the case - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:12
He doesn't want to take on the case
And so, he becomes the kind of conscience of the film, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:20
And so, he becomes the kind of conscience of the film,
And so, it's really the story of Denzel Washington's - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:11
And so, it's really the story of Denzel...
But of course, he plays it with a huge amount of charisma, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:07
But of course, he plays it with a huge amount of charisma,
It's a really, really important role in the film, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:10
It's a really, really important role in the film,
Denzel Washington undoubtedly brought - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:08
Denzel Washington undoubtedly brought
[dramatic music] - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:07
[dramatic music]
Because this case is not just about AIDS, is it? - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:05
Because this case is not just about AIDS, is it?
The general public's hatred, our loathing, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:08
The general public's hatred, our loathing,
- Denzel felt he could not have played the Tom Hanks role - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:12
- Denzel felt he could not have played the Tom Hanks role
- If this was 1962 and Rock Hudson - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:18
- If this was 1962 and Rock Hudson
But believe me, in the United States and in the UK, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:14
But believe me, in the United States and in the UK,
- [Narrator] Even so, the role Denzel did choose - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:06
- [Narrator] Even so, the role Denzel did choose
He was playing a not so very sympathetic character - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:07
He was playing a not so very sympathetic character
And although Denzel did not, the film certainly continued - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:07
And although Denzel did not, the film certainly continued
The award-winning "Philadelphia" was a hit, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:09
The award-winning "Philadelphia" was a hit,
Following the hits, the "Pelican Brief" and "Philadelphia," - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:18
Following the hits, the "Pelican Brief" and "...
[jazz music] - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:08
[jazz music]
His Monday Lane Productions - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:12
His Monday Lane Productions
Denzel took on Carrie Grant's part as an angel, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:10
Denzel took on Carrie Grant's part as an angel,