Dearest Dads: Eddie Murphy, Will Smith and Denzel Washington Have Celebrated Black Fathers On Film
With Imagine That
hitting theaters, Eddie Murphy’s onscreen persona has become distinctly
patriarchal. Here are some other notable screen performers that have
placed their own unique stamp on fatherhood — a quick look at
fatherhood as acted out by our fave black dads on the big screen:
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Eddie Murphy as Dr. Evan Danielson in Dr. Dolittle
Yes, he could talk to the animals, but the strongest communication
skills Dr. Danielson showed in this remake of the classic was the
ability to connect with his precocious baby girl. Danielson is a
committed professional, but he makes a sincere effort to strengthen the
bond between himself and his beautiful family. He soon realizes that
his youngest daughter may have inherited some of daddy’s ‘gifts.’
