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The film is Smith's first acting role since the 2022 Oscars, during which he slapped host Chris Rock onstage after Rock made a joke about Smith's wife Jada Pinkett Smith. The incident, for which Smith has since apologized, resulted in the academy banning the actor from attending any academy event or program, including the Oscars, for 10 years.

\"Emancipation\" debuts in U.S. theaters on Dec. 2 and hits Apple TV+ a week later on Dec. 9.

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