Summary of Will Smith - “Emancipation” | The Daily Show

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In "Emancipation", Will Smith portrays a character who must learn to forgive himself after surviving the American Civil War. Smith discusses the film and its impact on his life in an interview with the Daily Show's Jon Stewart.

• 00:00:00 Will Smith tells the story of the American Civil War and the Emancipation Proclamation, which freed slaves in the South on January 1, 1865. The film is a testament to the courage and determination of the enslaved people, and it is an important reminder of the history of slavery in America.
• 00:05:00 In "Emancipation", Will Smith portrays a character struggling to survive during the time of the American Civil War. Smith's performance is praised by the Daily Show's Jon Stewart, who calls him "one of the biggest movie stars that has ever existed." Stewart also points out that Smith has won two Oscars in one night.
• 00:10:00 Will Smith has spoken about the impact the "Emancipation" video had on his life. He says that while watching it, he recognized that he had been taking everything for granted and that he had to change.
• 00:15:00 Will Smith discusses the controversy surrounding his Oscar acceptance speech, in which he criticized the Ferguson police department. He expresses his hope that the work of the people who were involved in the production of "Emancipation" will not be tainted by his actions.
• 00:20:00 Will Smith discusses his recent film, "Emancipation," in which he stars as a man who must learn to forgive himself. Smith says that forgiving himself is one of the biggest things he's struggled with in recent months, and he hopes his message can be helpful to others.