“Philadelphia”: and Denzel Washington pierced the glass ceiling

Philadelphia and Denzel Washington pierced the glass ceiling

In 1993, Jonathan Demme’s film, broadcast this Friday December 2 on France 5, marks a turning point in the history of the recognition of African-American actors in Hollywood. One of its principal interpreters, Denzel Washington, accomplished a revolution which, for being silent, was no less determining. The affair was played out behind the scenes. Early … Read more