based on novel or book,southern usa,slavery,plantation,interracial relationship,racism

The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman (1974)

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In February, 1962, as the civil rights movement reaches Bayonne, Louisiana, a New York journalist arrives to interview Jane Pittman, who has just turned 110. She tells him her story dating back to her earliest memories before slavery ended. In between the chapters of her life, the present-day struggles of Blacks in Bayonne, urged on by Jimmy, are dramatized.

Cast & Crew

Director
John Korty
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    Jane Pittman Cicely Tyson
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    Jimmy (age 7) Eric Brown
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    Master Bryant Richard Dysart
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    Unc Isom Joel Fluellen
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    Elbert Cluveau Will Hare
  • Profile picture of Katherine Helmond
    Lady at House Katherine Helmond
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    Quentin Lerner Michael Murphy
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    Big Laura Odetta

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Keywords

  • based on novel or book
  • southern usa
  • slavery
  • plantation
  • interracial relationship
  • racism