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Denzel Washington: American Icon

He tried pre-med courses to please his mother, who wanted him to be a doctor, but he...

He tried pre-med courses to please his mother, who wanted him to be a doctor, but he couldn't handle the curriculum and switched to journalism

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He tried pre-med courses to please his mother,
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who wanted him to be a doctor,
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but he couldn't handle the curriculum
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and switched to journalism.
Duration
10 seconds
Views
46
Timestamp in Movie
00:06:02
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...
But that also failed to ignite his passion. - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:05
But that also failed to ignite his passion.
Finally, he found his true purpose - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:09
Finally, he found his true purpose
Denzel returned to college that year with a new purpose, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:08
Denzel returned to college that year with a new purpose,
(rousing music) - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:13
(rousing music)
In his senior year, Denzel landed the lead - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:12
In his senior year, Denzel landed the lead
- Denzel's career began at Fordham University, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:08
- Denzel's career began at Fordham University,
He had got in with the intention - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:05
He had got in with the intention
And he ended up taking some classes - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:10
And he ended up taking some classes
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