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Denzel Washington: American Icon

They bought their first million dollar home in an exclusive suburb, and soon after, the...

They bought their first million dollar home in an exclusive suburb, and soon after, the Washingtons had a second child, daughter Katia

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They bought their first million dollar home
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in an exclusive suburb,
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and soon after, the Washingtons had a second child,
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daughter Katia.
Duration
11 seconds
Views
33
Timestamp in Movie
00:13:52
Uploaded
Apr 11, 2025
Genres
documentary
Production
N/A

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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...
In 1983, Denzel was given a brief leave from "St. Elsewhere" - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:08
In 1983, Denzel was given a brief leave from "St. Elsew...
Director Norman Jewison had seen him off Broadway, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:13
Director Norman Jewison had seen him off Broadway,
[jazz music] - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:14
[jazz music]
His financial success allowed him - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:06
His financial success allowed him
- He really was able to kind of show how charismatic he was, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:22
- He really was able to kind of show how charismatic he was,
- [Narrator] Now a recognizable television and film star, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:08
- [Narrator] Now a recognizable television and film star,
He portrayed an inspiring real-life inner city teacher - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:09
He portrayed an inspiring real-life inner city teacher
Not long after, in 1986, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:07
Not long after, in 1986,
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