The first big film after the slap, Will Smith talked about the psychological toll the film took on him during the filming.

&#8220;Getting called the&#8230;&#8221;-  Will Smith, Who Recently Broke Down at Trevor Noah’s &#8216;The Tonight Show&#8217;, Reveals How &#8216;Emancipation&#8217; Took a Toll on His Psychology

Slavery in any form should not at all be tolerated. However, there was a time
when the world was largely divided into two parts: colonizers and slaves. Based
on a real story, Will Smith recently starred in a film that showcases this
specific period. Although with the progressing times, the differences are
getting sorted, still, remembering the cruel past can make anyone feel depressed
and anxious.



At the premiere of his film, Emancipation
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-with-emancipation-releasing-will-smith-speaks-up-on-his-fans-boycotting-the-movie-post-his-oscar-behavior/],
Will Smith opened up about the psychological toll the film took on him while
filming. The film projects the time when people used to discriminate against
people on the basis of their skin tone. If you wish to know more about it, you
can refer to Harriet Beecher Stowe’s novel named Uncle Tom’s Cabin. But,
currently, let’s find out how the King Richard star felt while filming this
extremely emotional film.

ALSO READ: “I definitely lose a couple winks of sleep…” – Will Smith Reveals How
He Is Worried About His Oscar Controversy Affecting the Movie, ‘Emancipation’
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WILL SMITH REVEALED THE TRAUMATIC PART OF FILMING EMANCIPATION

Because of the sufferings of our ancestors, we are living the good life right
now. The same would go for our future generations. While filming Emancipation
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-he-would-go-give-them-money-for-antoine-fuqua-makes-a-major-revelation-from-upcoming-will-smith-starrer-emancipation/],
the filmmaker wanted to showcase the ugly truth of the era. How brutally the
colonizers beat slaves, and how much in pain they were. Therefore, when asked,
Smith revealed his emotions openly. He said
[https://www.usatoday.com/videos/entertainment/2022/12/01/premiering-emancipation-smith-looks-back-brutal-shoot/10808614002/],
“Getting called the N-word, a hundred times a day by really good actors, it was
rough.”



Listening to curse words can make anyone feel uncomfortable. The actors along
with the whole team had to face it to create a truthful and long-lasting effect
on the viewers. It was extremely difficult for everyone to recreate the scenes
while being at the actual place where it all happened in the past was brutal.
Not only these things but also the weather, the subject, and everything else
were also triggering for everyone.

ALSO READ: ‘Emancipation’ Director Antoine Fuqua Reveals Big Plans for the Will
Smith Starrer Film, “not coming out”
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-emancipation-director-antoine-fuqua-reveals-big-plans-for-the-will-smith-starrer-film-not-coming-out/]

But to sustain the energy of the film, the team was ready to go deep into the
ugliness of the truth. The Oscar
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-i-definitely-lose-a-couple-winks-of-sleep-will-smith-reveals-how-he-is-worried-about-his-oscar-controversy-affecting-the-movie-emancipation/]-winner
actor also added and explained why they brutally and openly showcased the
ugliest side of it. He said, through the ugliness of the truth, they wanted to
create and generate empathy in the hearts of the people. Therefore, through the
showcase of the brutally honest and ugliest side of slavery, they hope to unlock
compassion.

Do you agree with this method? Share your views with us in the comment box
below.

Neha Chande

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Meet Neha Chande, an entertainment writer at Netflix Junkie, who has written more than 1100 articles. With a Master's degree in English Literature, Neha believes in unbiased journalism. Before delving into her passion for writing and cinema, she taught English and communication skills as a facilitator and lecturer. Writing has been Neha's passion since childhood, and with a degree in Theatre Arts, she enjoys analyzing movies and shows of all genres. Recently, while watching My Next Guest Needs No Introduction, Neha was deeply moved by Will Smith's spiritual journey, which led to a lot of self-discovery. She has a deep appreciation for poetry, regardless of the language, and prefers to lose herself in the romantic world of books and movies rather than the chaotic reality.

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Slavery in any form should not at all be tolerated. However, there was a time when the world was largely divided into two parts: colonizers and slaves. Based on a real story, Will Smith recently starred in a film that showcases this specific period. Although with the progressing times, the differences are getting sorted, still, remembering the cruel past can make anyone feel depressed and anxious.
<div class="flex-video widescreen youtube"><iframe loading="lazy" title="Emancipation — Official Trailer | Apple TV+" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wafyhTpWpUs?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
At the premiere of his film, <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-with-emancipation-releasing-will-smith-speaks-up-on-his-fans-boycotting-the-movie-post-his-oscar-behavior/">Emancipation</a>, Will Smith opened up about the psychological toll the film took on him while filming. The film projects the time when people used to discriminate against people on the basis of their skin tone. If you wish to know more about it, you can refer to Harriet Beecher Stowe&#8217;s novel named Uncle Tom&#8217;s Cabin. But, currently, let&#8217;s find out how the King Richard star felt while filming this extremely emotional film.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-i-definitely-lose-a-couple-winks-of-sleep-will-smith-reveals-how-he-is-worried-about-his-oscar-controversy-affecting-the-movie-emancipation/" rel="bookmark">“I definitely lose a couple winks of sleep…” – Will Smith Reveals How He Is Worried About His Oscar Controversy Affecting the Movie, ‘Emancipation’</a>
<h2>Will Smith revealed the traumatic part of filming Emancipation</h2>
Because of the sufferings of our ancestors, we are living the good life right now. The same would go for our future generations. While filming <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-he-would-go-give-them-money-for-antoine-fuqua-makes-a-major-revelation-from-upcoming-will-smith-starrer-emancipation/">Emancipation</a>, the filmmaker wanted to showcase the ugly truth of the era. How brutally the colonizers beat slaves, and how much in pain they were. Therefore, when asked, Smith revealed his emotions openly. He <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/videos/entertainment/2022/12/01/premiering-emancipation-smith-looks-back-brutal-shoot/10808614002/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a>, &#8220;Getting called the N-word, a hundred times a day by really good actors, it was rough.&#8221;
<div class="flex-video widescreen youtube"><iframe loading="lazy" title="Will Smith Premieres &quot;Emancipation&quot; Movie, His First Since The OSCAR Slap | LA Sentinel" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ULPQSp1y9CQ?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
Listening to curse words can make anyone feel uncomfortable. The actors along with the whole team had to face it to create a truthful and long-lasting effect on the viewers. It was extremely difficult for everyone to recreate the scenes while being at the actual place where it all happened in the past was brutal. Not only these things but also the weather, the subject, and everything else were also triggering for everyone.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-emancipation-director-antoine-fuqua-reveals-big-plans-for-the-will-smith-starrer-film-not-coming-out/" rel="bookmark">‘Emancipation’ Director Antoine Fuqua Reveals Big Plans for the Will Smith Starrer Film, “not coming out”</a>
But to sustain the energy of the film, the team was ready to go deep into the ugliness of the truth. The <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-i-definitely-lose-a-couple-winks-of-sleep-will-smith-reveals-how-he-is-worried-about-his-oscar-controversy-affecting-the-movie-emancipation/">Oscar</a>-winner actor also added and explained why they brutally and openly showcased the ugliest side of it. He said, through the ugliness of the truth, they wanted to create and generate empathy in the hearts of the people. Therefore, through the showcase of the brutally honest and ugliest side of slavery, they hope to unlock compassion.
Do you agree with this method? Share your views with us in the comment box below.

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