Washington, Denzel, 1954-

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July 8, 2022

21:34

Denzel Washington: The Fresh Air interview

Washington was recently awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. He spoke to Fresh Air in 2008, about the film The Great Debaters, which he directed and starred in.

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Denzel Washington

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June 2, 2014

42:13

'Raisin In The Sun' Revival: A Uniquely American Story Is Back On Broadway

Denzel Washington and LaTanya Richardson Jackson star in the latest production of the play, which debuted in 1959. The revival's run is nearing its end — and Jackson says she's "in tears."

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Denzel Washington
LaTanya Richardson-Jackson

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January 2, 2008

41:32

Oscar Winner Denzel Washington

Denzel Washington directs and stars in the new film The Great Debaters, inspired by the true story of Wiley College's winning debate team of the early 1930s. The film also stars Forest Whitaker.

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Denzel Washington

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Denzel Washington: The Fresh Air interview

'Raisin In The Sun' Revival: A Uniquely American Story Is Back On Broadway

Oscar Winner Denzel Washington

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