Viola Davis’ FIRST Movie Role! | The Substance of Fire (1996)

BLACKTREE MEDIA LEO BIRTHDAY WEEKEND SHOWCASE ♌🔥 We’re showing some Leo Love this weekend as we celebrate the birthdays of Meagan Good and the incomparable Viola Davis, while bringing you another full slate of great movies! 🚀 We are officially ONE WEEK FROM LAUNCH and getting closer and closer to 1 MILLION SUBSCRIBERS! If you love what BlackTree Media is building, help us cross the finish line: 👍 LIKE 📲 SHARE 🔔 SUBSCRIBE 🗣️ SPREAD THE WORD! And we begin today’s celebration by going all the way back to the beginning of Viola Davis’ incredible film career. 🎬🔥 THE SUBSTANCE OF FIRE (1996) 🔥🎬 Before Fences. Before The Help. Before How to Get Away with Murder. Before becoming an EGOT winner, Viola Davis made her feature-film debut in The Substance of Fire. She appears in a small role as a nurse, sharing a scene with Timothy Hutton—a brief performance that marked the beginning of one of the most extraordinary acting careers of her generation. 📽️ Rating: R for language 🎞️ Genre: Drama ⏱️ Runtime: Approximately 98 minutes 📅 Year: 1996 MOVIE SYNOPSIS Isaac Geldhart is a Holocaust survivor and powerful New York publishing executive whose uncompromising personality has begun pushing away both his family and his employees. When Isaac refuses to publish a commercially promising book, his three adult children challenge his control of the company. What begins as a business dispute quickly exposes decades of family resentment, grief and unresolved trauma as Isaac struggles to maintain authority over the publishing house that has defined his life. KEY CAST • Ron Rifkin as Isaac Geldhart • Tony Goldwyn as Aaron Geldhart • Timothy Hutton as Martin Geldhart • Sarah Jessica Parker as Sarah Geldhart • Lee Grant as Cora Cahn • Gil Bellows as Val Chenard • Viola Davis as Nurse FILMMAKERS • Director: Daniel J. Sullivan • Writer: Jon Robin Baitz • Based on: Baitz’s stage play • Cinematography: Robert Yeoman • Distributor: Miramax Films VIOLA DAVIS — WHERE IT ALL BEGAN Viola Davis worked one day on the film, playing a nurse who hands a vial of blood to Timothy Hutton’s character. It was a tiny role—but it became her first credited motion-picture performance and helped earn Davis her Screen Actors Guild card. From that brief appearance would come an extraordinary career spanning stage, television and film—and ultimately the Oscar, Emmy, Grammy and Tony Awards. That makes The Substance of Fire a special way to begin our Viola Davis birthday celebration: before the world knew her name, the talent was already there. 👉 For more movies and television streaming 24/7, visit BlackTreeTV.com — Where Legends Live Forever. 👉 And help BlackTree Media get to 1 MILLION SUBSCRIBERS! Subscribe, share this movie with somebody and tell them we are almost there! You can now become a member of this channel to get access to exclusive perks, including behind-the-scenes content and early access to videos! If you've been a longtime fan of this channel, then this is your chance to show your support and get even closer to the action. Join the channel today at @blacktreemedia BlackTree TV is your premier destination for the best in entertainment, culture, and lifestyle content. With a focus on in-depth interviews, exclusive coverage, and a dedication to showcasing diverse voices and stories, BlackTree TV brings you closer to the icons and influencers shaping our world. From the red carpet to behind-the-scenes, BlackTree TV provides an insider's view into the magic of movies, music, fashion, and more. For more exclusive content, interviews, and in-depth coverage, subscribe to our channel and follow us on our journey to celebrate the art of storytelling. Copyright © BlackTree Enterprises Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of BlackTree Enterprises Inc. For License inquiry please email [email protected]. Https://www.youtube.com/blacktreemedi...