Antwone Fisher (film)

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Antwone Fisher
Theatrical poster for Antwone Fisher
Directed by	Denzel Washington
Produced by	Todd Black Randa Haines Denzel Washington
Written by	Antwone Fisher
Starring	Derek Luke Denzel Washington Malcolm David Kelley Cory Hodges Joy Bryant Salli Richardson Leonard Earl Howze Kente Scott Kevin Connolly
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
Gross revenue	$23,367,586 (worldwide)
IMDb profile

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.

A film about the making of Antwone Fisher is available.^[1]

1 Synopsis
2 Awards
3 Cast
4 Pop culture references
5 See also
6 References
7 External links

[edit] Synopsis

The film is 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.

[edit] Awards

Black Reel Awards
- Best Breakthrough Performance: Derek Luke (Winner)
- Best Actor: Derek Luke (Winner)
- Best Director: Denzel Washington (Winner)

[edit] 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

DVD cover for the film

[edit] 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.