To watch in HD, get ClipCafe PRO
So, Denzel took a more aggressive approach
Please log in to add to collections.
Denzel Washington: American Icon

So, Denzel took a more aggressive approach, campaigning for roles in the British film "For...

So, Denzel took a more aggressive approach, campaigning for roles in the British film "For Queen and Country," and the lighter film, "The Mighty Quinn," where he played a passionate Jamaican

Full Transcript

00:00:01.000 --> 00:00:04.318
So, Denzel took a more aggressive approach,
00:00:04.036 --> 00:00:06.635
campaigning for roles in the British film
00:00:06.677 --> 00:00:08.488
"For Queen and Country,"
00:00:08.053 --> 00:00:11.248
and the lighter film, "The Mighty Quinn,"
00:00:11.029 --> 00:00:13.828
where he played a passionate Jamaican.
Duration
15 seconds
Views
28
Timestamp in Movie
00:18:32
Uploaded
Apr 11, 2025
Genres
documentary
Production
N/A

Want This Clip in HD?

Upgrade for HD/4K downloads and unlimited access. Upgrade now →

Movie Summary

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 happy to have found such strong roles, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:12
He was happy to have found such strong roles,
Denzel did not want to embarrass himself or his family, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:11
Denzel did not want to embarrass himself or his family,
While each project offered Denzel new challenges, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:08
While each project offered Denzel new challenges,
He was about to star in his most significant role to date, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:07
He was about to star in his most significant role to date,
By the time he was 33, Denzel had already proven himself - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:09
By the time he was 33, Denzel had already proven himself
He had an Oscar nomination - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:14
He had an Oscar nomination
In 1989, Denzel made the decision - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:09
In 1989, Denzel made the decision
It was a complete departure from the clean cut, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:07
It was a complete departure from the clean cut,
He played a freed slave fighting in the Union Army - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:34
He played a freed slave fighting in the Union Army
Because he begins as a rebel, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:13
Because he begins as a rebel,
At one point, he goes awol, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:14
At one point, he goes awol,
But when they take off his shirt to whip him, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:11
But when they take off his shirt to whip him,
And so, as he's being whipped, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:16
And so, as he's being whipped,
One tear falls down his cheek, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:07
One tear falls down his cheek,
But otherwise, there's just this amazing intensity - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:08
But otherwise, there's just this amazing intensity
[dramatic music] - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:06
[dramatic music]
[soft instrumental music] - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:06
[soft instrumental music]
[whip slashes cracking] - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:22
[whip slashes cracking]
The depth of his performance was rewarded - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:07
The depth of his performance was rewarded
He won the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:09
He won the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor,