Antwone Fisher Synopsis & Summary

Synopsis

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. - Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide

Movie Info

Starring:
Derek Luke, Joy Bryant, Denzel Washington, Salli Richardson, Earl Billings
Theatrical Release Date:
12/19/2002
DVD Release Date:
05/20/2003
Rating:
PG-13
MPAA Reasons:
for violence, language and mature thematic material involving child abuse.
Run Time:
120 min.
Distributor(s):
Fox
Production Co.:
Denzel Washington Film, Mundy Lane, Todd Black
Director(s):
Denzel Washington
Genre(s):
Drama
Themes:
First Love, Redemption, Doctors and Patients, Haunted By the Past
Tone:
Compassionate, Earnest, Poignant, Reflective, Stirring
Keywords:
Navy, anger-management, child-abuse, emotional-problems, psychiatrist, psychotherapy, sailor, self-awareness
Country of Origin:
USA (01-10-2003)
Language:
English
Status:
DVD

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