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2002 · 120 min · PG-13

Antwone Fisher

Directed by Denzel Washington · Drama, History, Romance

Antwone Fisher (2002) is a Drama film, directed by Denzel Washington set in Cleveland during the 2000s. It runs 120 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A biopic, with a melancholic and hopeful tone. Themes of family & loyalty and grief & loss play out through non linear / fractured timeline.

Composer
Mychael Danna
Cinematography
Philippe Rousselot
Cast
Denzel WashingtonDerek LukeMalcolm David KelleyCory HodgesViola DavisJoy BryantSalli Richardson-WhitfieldLeonard Earl Howze

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Cleveland
Setting
Urban
When
2000s

Premise & themes

Premise
Biopic
Themes
Family & LoyaltyGrief & Loss
Structure
Non Linear / Fractured Timeline
Tone
MelancholicHopeful

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
True Story

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