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Denzel Washington: American Icon

So "Malcolm X" is widely regarded as one of the best biopics ever made,and maybe one of...

So "Malcolm X" is widely regarded as one of the best biopics ever made,
and maybe one of the longest

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- So "Malcolm X" is widely regarded as one
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of the best biopics ever made, and maybe one of the longest.
Duration
9 seconds
Views
25
Timestamp in Movie
00:28:35
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 I think it's definitely one of the most rewarding - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:07
But I think it's definitely one of the most rewarding
You're an African who happens to be an American. - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:05
You're an African who happens to be an American.
We didn't come over on the Nina, the Pinta, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:06
We didn't come over on the Nina, the Pinta,
Plymouth Rock landed on us, landed right on top of us. - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:06
Plymouth Rock landed on us, landed right on top of us.
(audience applauding) - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:07
(audience applauding)
Originally a White director had been chosen by the studio, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:17
Originally a White director had been chosen by the studio,
And he was instated eventually. - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:06
And he was instated eventually.
He'd been cast before Spike Lee became involved. - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:06
He'd been cast before Spike Lee became involved.
And Spike Lee said, the only person - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:09
And Spike Lee said, the only person
He'd played him before on Broadway when he was younger, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:10
He'd played him before on Broadway when he was younger,
And the result was this incredible epic film - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:09
And the result was this incredible epic film
So it really was this attempt to capture - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:16
So it really was this attempt to capture
The way Spike does it is with such energy - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:15
The way Spike does it is with such energy
And I think that Denzel brings - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:12
And I think that Denzel brings
It really does feel like you are watching a film - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:08
It really does feel like you are watching a film
And it still is regarded to this day - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:07
And it still is regarded to this day
And I think it is that combination - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:11
And I think it is that combination
Why, you can't even get drugs in Harlem - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:06
Why, you can't even get drugs in Harlem
You can't get prostitution in Harlem - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:05
You can't get prostitution in Harlem
You can't get gambling in Harlem - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:05
You can't get gambling in Harlem