Antwone Fisher

Antwone Fisher (2002) starring Derek Luke, Denzel Washington, Joy Bryant, Salli Richardson. Directed by Denzel Washington. A troubled sailor (Luke) is sent to see a Navy psychiatrist (Washington) to try to unravel his behavioral problems. From their sessions emerges a tale of incredible abuse and neglect, and a resolve to overcome his past and push through into a better future. In the process, the sailor ends up helping the psychiatrist in unanticipated ways. This is a well told, and ultimately very moving, story. Not a great movie, but certainly worth watching. Grade: B+