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Why Release Will Smith’s ‘Emancipation’ Now? ‘400 Years of Slavery Is Bigger’ Than the Oscars Slap, Says Director

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Antoine Fuqua said he had a tough time reconciling the high-profile moment from the Oscars ceremony with the friendly on-set persona that he saw Smith exhibit while filming the slavery-themed drama. Emancipation, set for theatrical release Dec. 2 before it starts streaming Dec. 9 on Apple TV+, marks Smith's first major project since the incident.

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The Independent

Director Antoine Fuqua hopes Will Smith slap won’t overshadow new film Emancipation

‘Four hundred years of slavery is bigger than one moment,’ director of forthcoming film ‘Emanicipation’ told press

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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New York Post

‘Emancipation’ director addresses Will Smith’s Oscar slap amid film release

"Emancipation" director Antoine Fuqua discussed the controversy surrounding Will Smith and his infamous Oscars slap.

1 year ago·New York, United States

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Variety

Why Release Will Smith’s ‘Emancipation’ Now? ‘400 Years of Slavery Is Bigger’ Than the Oscars Slap, Says Director

Antoine Fuqua says telling a story about slavery and getting it released is bigger than one moment where Will Smith slapped Chris Rock.

1 year ago·Los Angeles, United States

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The Hollywood Reporter

‘Emancipation’ Director Defends Release of Will Smith Film After Oscars Slap: “More Important Than One Bad Moment”

Emancipation director Antoine Fuqua discussed Apple releasing the film less than a year after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars.

1 year ago·Los Angeles, United States

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Digital Spy

Emancipation's Antoine Fuqua defends release of new Will Smith movie following Oscars slap

Emancipation director Antoine Fuqua has defended the release of new Will Smith movie following his Academy Awards slap.

1 year ago

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iMore

Will Smith's Oscar slap didn't derail Emancipation's release, says director

Emancipation director Antoine Fuqua says that there was never a conversation with Apple about not releasing the film.

1 year ago

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Why Release Will Smith’s ‘Emancipation’ Now? ‘400 Years of Slavery Is Bigger’ Than the Oscars Slap, Says Director

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Director Antoine Fuqua hopes Will Smith slap won’t overshadow new film Emancipation

Director Antoine Fuqua hopes Will Smith slap won’t overshadow new film Emancipation

‘Emancipation’ director addresses Will Smith’s Oscar slap amid film release

‘Emancipation’ director addresses Will Smith’s Oscar slap amid film release

Why Release Will Smith’s ‘Emancipation’ Now? ‘400 Years of Slavery Is Bigger’ Than the Oscars Slap, Says Director

Why Release Will Smith’s ‘Emancipation’ Now? ‘400 Years of Slavery Is Bigger’ Than the Oscars Slap, Says Director

‘Emancipation’ Director Defends Release of Will Smith Film After Oscars Slap: “More Important Than One Bad Moment”

‘Emancipation’ Director Defends Release of Will Smith Film After Oscars Slap: “More Important Than One Bad Moment”

Emancipation's Antoine Fuqua defends release of new Will Smith movie following Oscars slap

Emancipation's Antoine Fuqua defends release of new Will Smith movie following Oscars slap

Will Smith's Oscar slap didn't derail Emancipation's release, says director

Will Smith's Oscar slap didn't derail Emancipation's release, says director

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