Beschreibung:
In this illuminating insight into Denzel Washington's multifaceted image and remarkable career, Cynthia Baron traces his star persona and impact on mainstream society - from his time as a skilled actor in theatre and television in the 1980s, to his leading man roles in landmark films of the 1990s, to his place in Hollywood's elite in the 2000s.
Acknowledgments.- Introduction.- 1. Stardom and the Politics of Representation.- 2. After Blaxploitation, Before New Jack Cinema.- 3. Academy Award Winning Actor.- 4. One of America's Favourite Movie Stars.- 5. Blues Detectives.- Conclusion.- Notes.- References.- Filmography.- Index?.