Antwone Fisher (film)
| Antwone Fisher | |
|---|---|
| File:Antwone fisherposter.jpg Theatrical poster for Antwone Fisher | |
| Directed by | Denzel Washington |
| Written by | Antwone Fisher |
| Produced by | Todd Black Randa Haines Denzel Washington |
| Starring | Derek Luke Denzel Washington Malcolm David Kelley Cory Hodges Joy Bryant Salli Richardson Leonard Earl Howze Kente Scott Kevin Connolly |
| Cinematography | Philippe Rousselot |
| Edited by | Conrad Buff |
| Music by | Mychael Danna |
| Distributed by | 20th Century Fox |
Release dates | December 19, 2002 (limited); January 10, 2003 (wide) |
Running time | 120 minutes |
| Country |  United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $3,000,000 |
| Box office | $23,367,586 (worldwide) |
Antwone Fisher is a 2002 American drama 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. [citation needed]
A film about the making of Antwone Fisher is available. [1]
Premise
The film is inspired by a true story, with the real life Antwone Fisher credited as the screenwriter and based on his autobiographical book Finding Fish.
The film is about an American soldier who finds himself confronting his traumatic past after being sent to a naval psychologist. Refusing at first to open up, the young man eventually breaks down and reveals a horrific childhood. Various flashbacks directly present his foster mother physically abusing him. Another flashback has her daughter ordering him to kiss her and then go to the basement where it is presumed she sexually abused him at age six whenever the mother left them alone. Through the guidance of his naval psychologist, he not only confronts his painful past but also begins a quest to find the family he never knew.
Awards
- 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 - Davenport's Receptionist
- Cordell Stokes - Keith
- Ellis Williams - Reverend Tate
- Timothy Reddick - Dwight
- Yolonda Ross - Nadine Tate
- De'Angelo Wilson - Jesse age 19
- Jascha Washington - Jesse age 8
- Andre Patton - Kenny
Trivia
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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.
Other Facts
- Between foster care and the navy Antwone Fisher was housed at theGeorge Junior Republicin Grove City PA
See also
- List of books portraying paedophilia or sexual abuse of minors
- List of films portraying paedophilia or sexual abuse of minors
References
External links
- Antwone Fisher at IMDb
- Antwone Fisher at Rotten Tomatoes
- Antwone Fisher at Metacritic
- Antwone Fisher at Box Office Mojo
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