Embodying the Inner Truth: The Films of Denzel Washington

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Denzel Washington brings an intensity and dedication reminiscent of Sidney Poitier and Gene Hackman, who shared the screen with him in 1995’s “Crimson Tide.” One of the most accomplished and versatile actors of his generation, Washington is known for performances that combine intelligence and emotional depth. In this course, we will examine his career across television, film, theater, directing, and producing. We will begin with his early work on “St. Elsewhere” and in films such as “A Soldier’s Story” and “Glory,” for which he won an Academy Award. We’ll then consider major performances in “Cry Freedom,” “Malcolm X,” “The Equalizer” trilogy, and “Training Day,” for which he won another Oscar. We will explore his work as a director which began with “Antwone Fisher,” and as a producer where he helped to adapt some of playwright August Wilson’s works to film while winning a Tony for his role in a 2010 Broadway revival of Wilson’s “Fences.”

Arnold Blumberg, PhD, is a publisher, author, artist, and pop culture historian. He has taught courses in media literacy and cultural studies at University of Maryland, Baltimore County, the University of Baltimore, Community College of Baltimore County, and Towson University. With fifteen years of experience in the comic book industry and five years curating a pop culture museum, he now runs his own publishing company, ATB Publishing.
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