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[Narrator] Even so, the role Denzel did choose
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Denzel Washington: American Icon

Even so, the role Denzel did choose was not easy

[Narrator] Even so, the role Denzel did choose was not easy

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- [Narrator] Even so, the role Denzel did choose
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was not easy.
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6 seconds
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26
Timestamp in Movie
00:41:35
Uploaded
Apr 11, 2025
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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 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,
Denzel seemed more at home - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:06
Denzel seemed more at home
"The Preacher's Wife" was a moderate success, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:07
"The Preacher's Wife" was a moderate success,
"Glory" director, Ed Zwick called Denzel - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:10
"Glory" director, Ed Zwick called Denzel
20th Century Fox hired Denzel - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:11
20th Century Fox hired Denzel
With his success - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:09
With his success
People Magazine proclaimed Denzel - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:07
People Magazine proclaimed Denzel
[jazz music] - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:11
[jazz music]
- So by the end of the 90s, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:12
- So by the end of the 90s,
He had made "Malcolm X," he'd made "The Hurricane." - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:16
He had made "Malcolm X," he'd made "The...
- [Narrator] By now, Denzel had become - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:08
- [Narrator] By now, Denzel had become
His success and professional image drew comparisons - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:10
His success and professional image drew comparisons
The pair ended up being good friends, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:06
The pair ended up being good friends,
"Sidney Poitier told me many, many years ago - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:11
"Sidney Poitier told me many, many years ago