| Antwone Fisher | |
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 Theatrical poster for Antwone Fisher |
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| Directed by | Denzel Washington |
| Produced by | Todd Black Randa Haines Denzel Washington |
| Written by | Antwone Fisher |
| Starring | Derek Luke Denzel Washington |
| Music by | Mychael Danna |
| Cinematography | Philippe Rousselot |
| Editing by | Conrad Buff |
| Distributed by | 20th Century Fox |
| Release date(s) | December 19, 2002 (limited); January 10, 2003 (wide) |
| Running time | 120 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Budget | 13 million USD |
| IMDb profile | |
Antwone Fisher is a 2002 American drama about a man who confronts his traumatic past with the support of a naval psychiatrist. Refusing at first to open up, the young man eventually breaks down and reveals a horrific childhood. He was physically abused by his foster mother and sexually abused by a woman who was supposed to be looking after him when he was six. Through the guidance of his doctor, he confronts his painful past and begins a quest to find the family he never knew. The film is inspired by a true story, with Antwone Q. Fisher credited as the screenwriter and based on his autobiographical book Finding Fish. The movie was directed by Denzel Washington, marking his directing debut. He also stars in the film as the psychiatrist, Jerome Davenport, alongside Hollywood newcomers Derek Luke, who played the title role (and personally knew the real Antwone Fisher), and ex-model Joy Bryant, as Fisher's girlfriend. It was produced by Denzel Washington, Nancy Paloian, and Todd Black, and features a soundtrack by Mychael Danna. Black was first inspired to make the movie upon hearing the story from Fisher, who was then working as a security guard at Sony Pictures Studios. A film about the making of Antwone Fisher is available.[1]
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Awards/Nominations
- Black Reel Awards
- Best Breakthrough Performance: Derek Luke (Winner)
- Best Actor: Derek Luke (Winner)
- Best Director: Denzel Washington (Winner)
Cast
- Derek Luke - Antwone "Fish" Fisher
- Malcolm David Kelley - Antwone Fisher age 7
- Cory Hodges - Antwone Fisher age 14
- Denzel Washington - Dr. Jerome Davenport
- Joy Bryant - Cheryl Smolley
- Salli Richardson - Berta Davenport
- Leonard Earl Howze - Pork Chop
- Kente Scott - Kansas City
- Kevin Connolly - Slim
- Rainoldo Gooding - Grayson
- Novella Nelson - Mrs. Tate
- Stephen Snedden - Berkley
- Leo Nepomuceno - SP #1
- Sung Kang - Receptionist
- Cordell Stokes - Keith age 5
- Ellis Williams - Reverend Tate
- Timothy Reddick - Dwight age 8
- Yolonda Ross - Nadine
- De'Angelo Wilson - Jesse age 19
- Jascha Washington - Jesse age 8
- Vernee Watson-Johnson - Aunt Annette
- Viola Davis - Eva May
- Earl Billings - Uncle James Elkins
Pop culture references
The movie was parodied on Chappelle's Show, titled "Dave Chappelle, written and directed by Dave Chappelle", in a mockumentary skit during the 6th episode of the 1st season on Wednesday February 26, 2003.
