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Denzel Washington: American Icon

You know, it's not as obviousa problem as in South Africa

You know, it's not as obvious
a problem as in South Africa

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You know, it's not as obvious a problem as in South Africa.
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00:17:37
Uploaded
Apr 11, 2025
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documentary
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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...
You know, you can change laws, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:13
You know, you can change laws,
- [Narrator] He received his first Academy Award nomination - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:09
- [Narrator] He received his first Academy Award nomination
He lost to the more experienced Sean Connery, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:12
He lost to the more experienced Sean Connery,
[soft instrumental music] - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:09
[soft instrumental music]
He made his Broadway debut in "Checkmates." - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:09
He made his Broadway debut in "Checkmates."
Although he was recognized as a premier actor, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:09
Although he was recognized as a premier actor,
So, Denzel took a more aggressive approach, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:15
So, Denzel took a more aggressive approach,
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,