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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.
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.
Jan 10, 2003 · Antwone Fisher: Directed by Denzel Washington. With Derek Luke, Malcolm David Kelley, Cory Hodges, Denzel Washington. Antwone Fisher, a young navy man, is forced to see a psychiatrist after a violent outburst against a fellow crewman.
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Dec 20, 2002 · A film based on the true story of a naval sailor who struggles with his past and finds closure with the help of a psychiatrist. Denzel Washington directs and stars as Dr. Jerome Davenport, who guides Antwone Fisher (Derek Luke) through his therapy sessions and his journey to Ohio.
Antwone Fisher is a former foster child, Navy veteran, and Hollywood writer of the film based on his life. Learn about his inspiring story, his books, his awards, and his public speaking engagements.
Antwone Fisher. The touching story of a sailor (Derek Luke) who, prone to violent outbursts, is sent to a naval psychiatrist (Denzel Washington) for help. Refusing at first to open up, the...
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Antwone Fisher is a writer, director, producer and former Navy sailor who wrote his autobiographical script that became a 2002 film. He also wrote books of poetry and self-help, and was born in a women's prison where his mother was incarcerated.
