and the movie is because of denzel washington.zel had done an off-broadway play, and there were many times when he was on camera that our skin was crawling because we saw malcolm. it was eerie. and there is one scene -- all of the speeches were malcolm's speeches. there is one scene where man is behind him and so we're looking -- denzel is talking. i am next to my great cameraman ernest dickinson. there's only 10 minutes in a roll of film. we are shooting 35 millimeter. denzel is going, i'm turning the page, he is killing it, killing it, killing it. ernest is tell me, spike, we are about to roll out. then i see i am reading the script and this is where it ends and he keeps going. we were all mesmerized. finally, ernest said, we rolled out. so i went over to denzel and his eyes were glazed over. his eyes were glazed over. anybody was there, we saw the spirit of malcolm. the spirit of malcolm came over denzel. but here's the thing, though. denzel, he started working on that role a year before we even began to shoot. stopped drinking

and the roots said that "you might be the next denzel washington. [ cheers and applause what how doeskind of - it's - it's - it's surreal, i guess, in some ways but at the same time, like, i take it as a compliment in the sense that, i guess, it means i'm choosing the right roles >> jimmy: yeah >> you know, denzel has always chosen roles that -- where men feel like they have purpose, and they feel dignified, and they feel dynamic. you know, i believe that, as black people specifically, we're not saints nor sinners we're all of the above and our humanity should feel full and those are the types of projects i choose. and the characters i like to play and if they think that makes me denzel-like, then i'll take it [ cheers and applause >> jimmy: and i know you said you're a musician. but, do you know how to play the violin did you know - >> so, violin was my first instrument you saw, you know, bald headed me at 7, that was when i started. and then hurricane katrina happened, so the program that i was in went away so, i never got back into it 'cause it's not that cool to play the violin. y

. >> why can't we have a blockbuster a-list tom cruise, matthew mcconaughey denzel washington that's asian? >> i think because this is america, honestly. whether you're in the tri-state, which is a very diverse area on the east coast or whether you're in l.a. or bay area. within that diversity there is still a lot of ignorance. there is still a lot of ceilings. it's time for change. people are ready. >> in that huddle, still teleme something that maybe most of us don't know. donald? >> well, rich was ap government too. so he was smart. so very smart. so we knew he had command. >> let's be real. starting quarterback, goes to yale, law degree, business degree, actor, good-looking. come on, man, that's too much. >> it -- i was kind of a little bit jealous! he had a nice car. i'm like. >> yeah. >> had the leadership role. but it was other guys in the huddle like los, donovan and jamar that would motive and pick you up. if something happens, they're right there. next play, next man up. no worries. but when you're alone in hollywood, you don't really is that support like that. so i have to

. >> why can't we have a blockbuster, achlt-list, tom cruise, matthew mcconaughey, denzel washington that's asian? >> i think because this is america, honestly. whether you're in the tristate on the east coast, the bay area, l.a., diverse. within diversity there's still a lot of ignorance and ceilings. it's time for change, people are ready. >> leadership-wise, tell me something maybe most of us don't know, donald? >> well, rich was ap government. he was smart. very smart. legit. so, you know, he had command. >> let's be real. starting quarterback goes do yale, a law degree, business degree, actor, good looking. come on, man, that's too much. >> i mean, it kind of -- i was kind of a little bit jealous. nice car. i'm like -- you know? >> yeah, i had the leadership role. but it was other guys in the huddle like these guys that would motivate and pick you up, you know? that's why i miss these guys. if something happens, they're right there, like "let's go, next play, next man up, no worries." when you're alone in hollywood, you don't have that support like that. so i just got to keep re

denzel wrestle with the hidden genius project. thanks so much for talking to us.ke a great opportunity, and it opens today. the grand opening of the ubuntu center is from six. excuse me, 4 to 6 tonight. it's at the hidden genius project headquarters on franklin street in oakland will have more information on our website as well. thanks for being here. well still to come. a culinary icon joins us in the ktvu studios. next chef martin yan from yan can cook shares his stories about his award winning right here on theinary world across the country pets are looking for help. and with every bag of nutrish, you've helped us donate over $7 million a year to those in need, through the rachael ray foundation. so while you can't adopt every dog, you can help them. (bark) i'm the strongest sanders in the family. the whole family. boy, you wanna see strong? ...now that's strong. mmmh. official. have issued a dire warning about the industry. they released a statement saying, quote mitigating the risk of extinction from a i should be a global priority alongside other societal sc

if you find denzel washington or jamie foxx play the best in the setting you outline -- >> skiing in don't think -- but if you go out and you're not able to cast but you cast this great movie and tell a great story, you shouldn't be discriminated against for being considered for recognition. i'm not afraid of other thought. i think the most important dynamic in a functioning and enduring democracy. but in our world it makes us more in secure and angry at people. >> i'm casting you in my ski movie. >> see, i could do it. >> you could be cast as someone who could dunk. >> all right. i got tai last december. i've spent almost every minute with her since. when i first brought her home, she was eating little brown pieces in a bag and it was just what kind of came recommended. i just always thought, “dog food is dog food” i didn't really piece together that dogs eat food. as soon as we brought the farmer's dog in, her skin was better, she was more active, high-quality poops. if i can invest in her health and be proactive, i think it's worth it. see the benefits of fresh food at betterforth

merrill street, denzel washington. meryl is really taking it kind of hard.those. mel gibson looks mad. of course, he only cares about himself. >> no. >> jimmy: yeah, that was a crazy moment right there. do you like going to awards shows? is it something you enjoy? >> i enjoy almost everything. what i don't enjoy is getting on the stage. >> jimmy: you don't? >> because have i the very bad, a very bad case of stage fright. >> jimmy: is that true? you always seem super relaxed. i'm surprised by that. >> but in the morning i have diarrhea. i threw up right before i got on the stage. [applause] my mouth goes completely dry. there is no water that can satisfy the thirst. so i have to do the mints. the tequila does help, though. it doesn't take away the dry mouth. i did need the shot of tequila. once i'm about to go out, i really need to go to the bathroom, to pee. i don't know why, my bladder really gets very nervous about it. >> jimmy: wow. >> yeah. and then -- good evening ladies and gentlemen. >> jimmy: didn't something happen with michael keaton? you were pres

he -- denzel being nominated for mcbath, there was a great performance.ncerns are relevant to the reality of the rules from the academy. >> look, i think for, me i'm less interested in the comments of mr. hollins opus. i'm more concerned about the reality of what is attempting to be achieved. you, know i'm old enough to remember when we had 227 on tv, when we had rock on tv, when we had strong black roles in primetime. they were underappreciated, they were underpaid, but there are certainly getting people to watch. and my concern is that even if we look at something, you know, as dissimilar, but also similar as the nfl, where we've had the rooney rule in place, we're in forcing nfl franchises to interview black coaches for senior football positions, the result, nearly a decade, later they speak for themselves. it is not working. so, for me i, get tired of people of color, black people, hispanic people, begging others to do what we have the power to do for ourselves. and when i look at something as recently as tower heise, which was supposed in the words o

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