Will Smith's first big film project since slapping comedian Chris Rock live on stage at the 94th Academy Awards will be released later this year
Will Smith won his first Oscar this year - but also slapped comedian Chris Rock on stage. Pic: AP Photo/Chris PizzelloWill Smith's first big film project since slapping comedian Chris Rock live on stage at the 94th Academy Awards will be released later this year.
Emancipation received its first screening on Sunday in Washington as part of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Legislative Conference.Smith's"unprecedented behaviour"It will be released in select cinemas on 2 December, before coming to Apple TV + a week later, and so will be eligible for the 2023 Oscars race.
Emancipation tells the true story of"Whipped Peter," who joined the Union Army in the 1860s after escaping from slavery in Louisiana.Will Smith apologises to Chris Rock for slap Shocking photos taken during his army medical examination - showing his bare back heavily mutilated from whipping - were widely shared as part of the abolitionist movement at the time and went on to help in the fight against slavery.
Danmark Seneste Nyt, Danmark Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også læse nyheder, der ligner denne, som vi har indsamlet fra andre nyhedskilder.
Huge 80s acts to play massive outdoor Leeds music festival next summerAnother brilliant line up for Let's Rock Leeds! We're looking forward to 2023 already!
Læs mere »
Paul McCartney: The Esquire InterviewIn celebration of the great man's 80th birthday, we revisit our 2015 interview
Læs mere »
Rafa Benitez third time lucky with Nottingham Forest?Rafa Benitez is now linked across the media with Nottingham Forest. The newly promoted team dropping to rock bottom on Monday night after having been smashed 4-0 by local rivals...
Læs mere »
Will Smith to enter Oscar race with new film Emancipation despite ban - detailsThe actor could be nominated for the Oscars despite being banned from the awards show for the next ten years
Læs mere »