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Denzel Washington: American Icon

(uplifting music) Thinking the stage was his true home, Denzel almost turned down the...

(uplifting music) Thinking the stage was his true home, Denzel almost turned down the role, but the money was just too good to pass up

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Thinking the stage was his true home,
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Denzel almost turned down the role,
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but the money was just too good to pass up.
Duration
12 seconds
Views
40
Timestamp in Movie
00:12:44
Uploaded
Apr 11, 2025
Genres
documentary
Production
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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...
[jazz music] - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:07
[jazz music]
Set in an aging hospital with financial woes, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:11
Set in an aging hospital with financial woes,
Although the show was never a huge success - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:07
Although the show was never a huge success
- So "St. Elsewhere" was a popular American - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:19
- So "St. Elsewhere" was a popular American
- [Narrator] In 1982, during "St. Elsewhere's" first season, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:09
- [Narrator] In 1982, during "St....
And after four years together, the couple married in 1983 - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:10
And after four years together, the couple married in 1983
They bought their first million dollar home - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:11
They bought their first million dollar home
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