“This is a film about freedom.

This is a film about resilience.

This is a film about faith,” said Smith.

Will Smith

Will Smith wins Best Actor for ‘King Richard’ at the 2022 Oscars.Neilson Barnard/Getty

Ever sinceWill Smithwon an Oscar and slappedChris Rock his career has been in free-fall.

Now the erstwhile Fresh Prince is out to prove there’s still some sheen to his crown.

And with the Oscars just around the corner.

“I never wanted to show us like that.

And then this picture came along.

And this is not a film about slavery.

This is a film about freedom.

This is a film about resilience.

This is a film about faith.”

“Cameras had just been created, and the image of ‘Whipped Peter’ went around the world.

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