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Washington stars in the film as the psychiatrist Jerome Davenport, alongside Hollywood newcomer Derek Luke, who plays the title role (and personally knew the real Antwone Fisher), and former model Joy Bryant, as Fisher's girlfriend. The film marked Luke's film debut.
Dec 20, 2002 · But the relationship between the two men is handled by Washington, as the director, with close and caring attention. Hard to believe Derek Luke is a newcomer; easy to believe why Washington decided he was the right actor to play Antwone Fisher.
Sep 14, 2024 · Antwone begins to deal with his past through his therapy sessions with Dr. Davenport. In addition, he meets and falls in love with Cheryl, portrayed by Joy Bryant, a fellow Navy sailor who helps and inspires him. Antwone starts a journey of forgiveness as he begins to face his past.
Jul 1, 2013 · The story begins with Antwone “Fish” Fisher (Derek Luke) on the verge of being released from the Navy after getting in a fight with a fellow sailor. The troubled sailor is restricted to the ship for 45 days and is ordered to receive psychiatric treatment.
- Ryan Gries, Kelsey Bohling
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Nov 27, 2023 · As portrayed in the film, Antwone Fisher’s professional journey started with his service in the US Navy. After the Cleveland, Ohio native was discharged from service, he spent three years with the Bureau of Prisons, and then Fisher transitioned to a role as a security guard for Sony Pictures.
Antwone Quenton Fisher (born August 3, 1959) is an American director, screenwriter, author, and film producer. His 2001 autobiographical book Finding Fish was a New York Times Best Seller. The 2002 film Antwone Fisher was written by Fisher and directed by Denzel Washington.
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Mar 25, 2013 · Antwone Fisher spent eleven years with the Navy where he learned many lessons and befriended a Navy psychiatrist, Commander Williams (portrayed by Denzel Washington in the film), who helped him realize his potential.
