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So his father was a Pentecostal minister
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So his father was a Pentecostal minister, and his mother was religious as well

So his father was a Pentecostal minister, and his mother was religious as well

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So his father was a Pentecostal minister,
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and his mother was religious as well.
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7 seconds
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43
Timestamp in Movie
00:02:48
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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...
And he grew up going to church every Sunday, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:11
And he grew up going to church every Sunday,
And I think it accounts for - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:14
And I think it accounts for
And he said that this was his career goal, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:09
And he said that this was his career goal,
- [Narrator] But when you grow up - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:12
- [Narrator] But when you grow up
[gentle music] - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:12
[gentle music]
In order to create a safe haven while they worked, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:12
In order to create a safe haven while they worked,
The Boys and Girls Club became Denzel's home away from home. - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:06
The Boys and Girls Club became Denzel's home away from ...
There, he was encouraged to play sports - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:07
There, he was encouraged to play sports
By the time he was 11, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:13
By the time he was 11,
Ironic, as Denzel claimed - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:07
Ironic, as Denzel claimed
But as Denzel entered his teens, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:09
But as Denzel entered his teens,
His father moved to Virginia, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:07
His father moved to Virginia,
Denzel remained with his mother in New York, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:06
Denzel remained with his mother in New York,
But the loss of his father left Denzel confused, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:12
But the loss of his father left Denzel confused,
He rebelled violently, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:06
He rebelled violently,
Concerned for his future, Denzel's mother sent him away - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:09
Concerned for his future, Denzel's mother sent him away
It was a prep school - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:06
It was a prep school
- He ended up attending a military school, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:21
- He ended up attending a military school,
- [Narrator] Denzel was mediocre at academics, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:06
- [Narrator] Denzel was mediocre at academics,
He was a talented athlete with great coordination, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:07
He was a talented athlete with great coordination,