Antwone Fisher
The directorial debut of Academy Award-winning actor Denzel Washington, Antwone Fisher is an autobiographical drama written by the real-life Antwone Fisher. Played by newcomer Derek Luke, Antwone is a volatile young sailor in the Navy, getting into trouble for his constant fighting. When he gets appointed to see naval psychiatrist Dr. Jerome Davenport (Denzel Washington), he begins to reveal the emotional problems behind his rage. Through an introduction to anger management, Antwone is able to confront some secrets of his past and eventually search out his family for a confrontation. Also starring model-turned-actress Joy Bryant as Antwone's girlfriend, Cheryl, and Salli Richardson as Davenport's wife. Antwone Fisher's memoir, Finding Fish, was released to book stores right before the film's theatrical release.
Director: Denzel Washington
Starring: Derek Luke,Denzel Washington, Joy Bryant, Salli Richardson, Earl Billings
Antwone Fisher has a confrontation with his past, and a speech to the mother who abandoned him, and a reunion with his family, that create great, heartbreaking, joyous moments.
An assured directorial debut that goes straight for the tear ducts.
Blessedly free of the self-righteous histrionics and sentimentality that so often cheapen powerful personal stories.
Intense but dignified.
The uniformly fine performances are a tribute to Washington, who plays the shrink with his customary command.
Antwone Fisher
American Screenwriters Association (2004)
Best Actor
BET Awards (2003)
Best Breakthrough Performance - Viewer's Choice
Black Reel Awards (2003)
Denzel Washington
Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards (2003)
Most Promising Performer
Chicago Film Critics Association Awards (2003)
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