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Denzel Washington: American Icon

Not long after, in 1986, a once in a lifetime role came Denzel's way

Not long after, in 1986, a once in a lifetime role came Denzel's way

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Not long after, in 1986,
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a once in a lifetime role came Denzel's way.
Duration
7 seconds
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30
Timestamp in Movie
00:15:11
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...
Director Richard Attenborough wanted him to portray - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:19
Director Richard Attenborough wanted him to portray
And he is, of course, killed within the story. - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:05
And he is, of course, killed within the story.
And so, it sets up his career - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:12
And so, it sets up his career
His death stands for - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:08
His death stands for
So it was a really important role - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:06
So it was a really important role
[soft instrumental music] - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:12
[soft instrumental music]
The role offered him the incomparable experience - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:07
The role offered him the incomparable experience
Denzel was reportedly disappointed - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:25
Denzel was reportedly disappointed
- "Cry Freedom" was filmed by Richard Attenborough, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:14
- "Cry Freedom" was filmed by Richard...
And this was something that would become - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:10
And this was something that would become
- [Reporter] Being involved in a film like "Cry Freedom" - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:12
- [Reporter] Being involved in a film like "Cry...
Do you sense that this sort of takes the spotlight - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:08
Do you sense that this sort of takes the spotlight
- No, I think it'll only shine more light on it, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:07
- No, I think it'll only shine more light on it,
I think the problems here are more subtle, more advanced. - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:06
I think the problems here are more subtle, more advanced.
You know, it's not as obvious a problem as in South Africa. - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:06
You know, it's not as obvious a problem as in South Afr...
You know, you can change laws, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:13
You know, you can change laws,
- [Narrator] He received his first Academy Award nomination - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:09
- [Narrator] He received his first Academy Award nomination
He lost to the more experienced Sean Connery, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:12
He lost to the more experienced Sean Connery,
[soft instrumental music] - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:09
[soft instrumental music]
He made his Broadway debut in "Checkmates." - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:09
He made his Broadway debut in "Checkmates."