Denzel Washington's 2007 movie The Great Debaters took the top prize at the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Image Awards in Los Angeles.
For his second directorial effort, Denzel Washington deftly applies the feel-good formula of Remember the Titans to this racially charged but inevitably inspiring “David vs. Goliath” true story of an African-American college debate team taking on Harvard in 1935.
Roll Bounce is a breath of fresh air, to be certain. It could've benefited by steering clear of its sappy subplot but will still offer some pleasant nostalgia for adults--and Bow Wow for the kids.
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 14, 2000 -- Kidney surgery wasn't enough to keep Steven Spielberg from making an impassioned plea for diversity. The 53-year-old director skipped the red carpet arrivals but mustered the strength to make it to the podium at the 31st NAACP Image Awards on Saturday in Pasadena, Calif. Only a few days after having a kidney removed, the filmmaker -- looking no worse for his recent wear -- urged his peers in the industry to continue to "expand the opportunities of the portr