# Antwone Fisher (2002)

> A troubled sailor confronts the abuse that shaped him and finds a path toward family, healing, and self-worth.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7766

## Facts

- Runtime: 120 min
- Genres: Drama, History, Romance
- Director: Denzel Washington
- Cast: Denzel Washington, Derek Luke, Malcolm David Kelley, Cory Hodges, Viola Davis, Joy Bryant, Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Leonard Earl Howze
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0168786/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: earnest, compassionate, melancholic, reflective evening, inspirational viewing

## Synopsis

A powerful journey of healing and self-discovery unfolds as a troubled sailor confronts his past.

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