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Antwone Fisher
Antwone's anger wasn't the problem. It was the proof of everything he'd survived. Someone finally asked about the hurt. 🖤
Who it's for
Written by Antwone Fisher about his own life, it depicts how childhood abuse and abandonment in foster care become explosive anger in adulthood, and how a steady therapeutic relationship can make it safe to tell the truth.
Feelings it meets
What it is
Denzel Washington's directorial debut, written by Antwone Fisher from his autobiography Finding Fish. Antwone, a young Navy sailor with a history of violent outbursts, is ordered to see psychiatrist Dr. Jerome Davenport after a fight aboard ship.
Where to find it
Rent or buy on major digital stores. Streaming rotates, so check JustWatch.
Before you start
Heads up: Child abuse, including sexual abuse.
Age: PG-13 (Common Sense: 14+)
Your pain is the breaking of the shell that encloses your understanding.Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet, “On Pain”
