I thought it was entertaining, but it wasn't true,” says the doc maker of the 2007 film starring Denzel Washington.

Legs McNeil uses that quote in his documentary, Pusherman: Frank Lucas & The True Story of American Gangster, distributed by MVD Entertainment, which arrives on streaming service Tubi today (June 24).

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ connection to a famous gangster is part of his family lore ... Lucas was famously portrayed by Denzel Washington in the 2007 film “American Gangster.” ...

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ connection to a famous gangster is part of his family lore. ... Lucas was famously portrayed by Denzel Washington in the 2007 film “American Gangster. ...

“His role alongside Denzel Washington in American Gangster, one of the best f***ing movies I’ve seen. “The guy is a legend.” But as for Cinderella Man , specifically?

Denzel Washington told Michael B. Jordan to stay off social media to get more audiences in theaters.

Denzel Washington Warned Michael B. Jordan That Overexposure Hurts Movie Stars: ‘Why Pay to See You on a Weekend if They See You All Week for Free?’ Zack Sharf Mon, June 2, 2025 at 10:13 PM UTC ...

Two-time Oscar winner Washington, 70, previously revealed that Coogler, who helmed 2018’s Black Panther and its 2022 follow-up Wakanda Forever, was writing him a part.

Michael B. Jordan and Denzel Washington attend the world premiere of "A Journal For Jordan" at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on December 09, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images ...