A tale about a young man's bout in the 1960s, in Mississippi, before Blacks were allowed to vote, and did sit ins at White establishments. The harrowing ordeals people wanting the same opportunities had to go through.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 4 wins & 9 nominations.
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Cast
| Danny Glover | ... |
Will Walker
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| Vicellous Shannon | ... |
Owen Walker
(as Vicellous Reon Shannon)
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| Vondie Curtis-Hall | ... |
Daniel Wall
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| Loretta Devine | ... |
Evelyn Walker
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| Glynn Turman | ... |
T-Bone Lanier
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| Stan Shaw | ... |
Archie Mullen
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| Michael Jai White | ... |
Coleman Vaughnes
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| John Beasley | ... |
Jonah Summer
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| Jason Weaver | ... |
Isaac Hawkins
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| RaéVen Kelly | ... |
Dora Charles
(as Rae'ven Larrymore Kelly)
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| Marcello Thedford | ... |
Tyrone Franklin
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| David Strathairn | ... |
Peter Crowley
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| Don Henderson Baker | ... |
Buddy Stone
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| Donna Biscoe | ... |
Mrs. Summer
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Peter Bonner Briggs | ... |
Bus Station Arresting Officer
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Patti Briscoe | ... |
Miz Golson
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Randal Brown | ... |
Registrar of Voters
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Al Butler | ... |
U.S. Marshal
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Jerry Campbell | ... |
Angry Farmer
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Joe Cobb Jr. | ... |
Racist Cop
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| Jeff Coopwood | ... |
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (voice)
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David J. Dennis Jr. | ... |
Arrested Student
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Erika N. Dennis | ... |
Arrested Student
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| Tony Devon | ... |
Sheriff Tyson
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Shay Dobson-Webb | ... |
Owen Walker (Newborn)
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Deborah Duke | ... |
Colored Waiting Room Waitress
(as Deborah Calloway-Duke)
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| David Dwyer | ... |
Desk Sergeant
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Lowell Faison | ... |
Man at Gas Station
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| William Flaman | ... |
Officer Roe
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Margaret Freeman | ... |
Ms Sugar
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| Omar Gooding | ... |
Charlie
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Bob Graham | ... |
Man at Shack
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Martha Nix Granger | ... |
Curch Song Leader
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Jesse Hamilton | ... |
Man at Revival Meeting
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Brandi Hancock | ... |
Alice
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Nita Hardy | ... |
Bus Station Waitress
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| Tyrone Hicks | ... |
Luther
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Scott Brian Higgs | ... |
Woolworth's Manager
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| Rasool Jahan | ... |
Vida
(as Rasool J'Han)
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Jesse Janowsky | ... |
Bus Station Teenager
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Pearl Jones | ... |
Femalle Registrant
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Felix Justice | ... |
Deacon Turner
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Edmund Kearney | ... |
Library Official
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Emily Young Keely | ... |
Woolworth's Waitress
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Herb Kelsey | ... |
Malle Registrant
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Eddie Lambeth | ... |
County Jailer
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Denis Larouche |
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| Jason Loftus | ... |
Man in Jail Window
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Janell McLeod | ... |
Mrs. Bell
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Eva Shoshona Moses-McDew | ... |
Arrested Student
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Saad Muhammad | ... |
Arrested Student
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Danny Nelson | ... |
Angry Minister
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Maxwell Paige | ... |
Farmer at NAACP Mtg.
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Jeff Pinney | ... |
White Spectator
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Ginnie Randall | ... |
Blind Woman
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| Sam Robison | ... |
Jail Cop
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| David Schifter | ... |
Chip
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| Sonny Shroyer | ... |
Police Chief
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| Stephen Snedden | ... |
Michael Joad
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Christopher Monroe Stokes | ... |
Owen Walker (6 Yrs. Old)
(as Christopher Stokes)
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| Kirk Taylor | ... |
Roland
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Chip Thomas | ... |
Angry Citizen
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Bradford Tillery | ... |
Judge
(as Judge Bradford Tillery)
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Tom Turbiville | ... |
Deputy in Car
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| Lou Walker | ... |
High School Principal
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| Damien Dante Wayans | ... |
Bo Drew
(as Damien Wayans)
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| Jeremy Gram Weaver | ... |
Freedom rider
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Rita Westbrook | ... |
Freedom Marcher
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| Gregory Alan Williams | ... |
Pullman Porter
(as Greg Alan Williams)
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Cliff Willman | ... |
2nd Klansman
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Lauren Bonett | ... |
Student (uncredited)
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Eric J. Schwartz | ... |
Diner Patron (uncredited)
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Nicole Williams | ... |
Protestor (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Phil Alden Robinson | ||
Written by
| Phil Alden Robinson | ... | (written by) and |
| Stanley Weiser | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Sean Daniel | ... | executive producer |
| Danny Glover | ... | executive producer |
| Carolyn McDonald | ... | executive producer |
| Amanda Digiulio Richmond | ... | producer (as Amanda DiGiulio) |
| Phil Alden Robinson | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| James Horner | ||
Cinematography by
| John Lindley | ||
| Amy Vincent | ... | (as Amelia Vincent) |
Editing by
| Maysie Hoy | ||
Editorial Department
| Amy Carey | ... | trailer editor (as Amy Linton) |
| Matthew Ramsey | ... | assistant editor |
| Matthew Evan Walsh | ... | post-production coordinator (as Matthew Walsh) |
| Gina Zappala | ... | first assistant editor |
Casting By
| Robi Reed | ... | (as Robi Reed-Humes) |
Production Design by
| Linda Burton | ||
| Linwood Taylor | ||
Art Direction by
| Irfan Akdag | ||
| Michael H. Ward | ... | (as Michael Ward) |
Set Decoration by
| David Smith | ||
Costume Design by
| Sharen Davis | ||
Makeup Department
| Kashka Banjoko | ... | key hair stylist |
| Janet Carey | ... | additional makeup artist |
| Selena Evans-Miller | ... | makeup artist |
| Diane Hammond | ... | key makeup artist |
| Amy Wadsworth | ... | additional make up artist |
Production Management
| Daniel R. Chavez | ... | executive in charge of post production |
| Amanda Digiulio Richmond | ... | unit production manager |
| Shannon Rippy | ... | production supervisor |
| Michael Tinger | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Jonathan Capra | ... | second second assistant director |
| H.H. Cooper | ... | first assistant director |
| Barbara D'Alessandro | ... | first assistant director: second unit |
| Michael G. Jefferson | ... | second second assistant director |
| John Lindley | ... | second unit director |
| Jono Oliver | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Joyce Carter | ... | head greensman |
| Geoffrey S. Grimsman | ... | set designer |
| Brian Kontz | ... | scenic painter |
| Stephanie Macomber | ... | stand-by painter (as Stephanie Macomber Kern) |
| Rick Mobbs | ... | illustrator / scenic artist |
| Mari Phillips | ... | on-set dresser |
| John Sanders | ... | property master |
| Jeffrey Schlatter | ... | construction coordinator |
| Chris Crowder | ... | foreman (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Veda Campbell | ... | production sound mixer |
| Anthony Cargioli | ... | boom operator |
| Jenny Elsinger | ... | cable person |
| John Leveque | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Kimberly Ellen Lowe | ... | dialogue editor (as Kimberly Lowe Voigt) |
| Steve Mann | ... | sound editor |
| Anthony Milch | ... | sound editor |
| Steve Pederson | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Simon Rhodes | ... | sound mixer |
| Gregg Rudloff | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Becky Sullivan | ... | supervising adr editor |
| Shawn Sykora | ... | supervising foley editor |
Special Effects by
| Walter Kiesling | ... | special effects technician |
| Michael Schorr | ... | special effects coordinator |
Stunts
| Tony Brubaker | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Dartenea Bryant | ... | stunts |
| John Copeman | ... | utility stunts |
| Denis Larouche | ... | utility stunts |
| Dino Muccio | ... | utility stunts |
| Christopher Simmons | ... | utility stunts |
| André B. Walker | ... | utility stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Stacy Barnhill | ... | grip |
| Eddie Bowlin | ... | rigging gaffer |
| Stephen Brock | ... | best boy electric |
| Henry Cline | ... | camera operator |
| Joe D'Alessandro | ... | additional camera operator |
| Deborah Fastuca | ... | film loader |
| Chip Hackler | ... | camera operator |
| Tony Jenzano | ... | video assist |
| Michael Dean Kiesling | ... | best boy grip |
| Brian T. Pitts | ... | first assistant camera |
| Christopher Prampin | ... | gaffer |
| Damian Smith | ... | camera loader: second unit |
| Dascious Thomas | ... | key grip |
| Troy N. Wade | ... | dolly grip |
| Simon Carey | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Chris Jadick | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Francine Decoursey | ... | extras casting |
| Leigh French | ... | voice casting |
| Shay Griffin | ... | location casting (as Shay Bentley-Griffin) |
| Emily Young Keely | ... | extras casting assistant |
| Cydney McCurdy | ... | casting associate |
| Doran Reed | ... | casting associate |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Cameron Doyle | ... | key set costumer |
| Julian J. Filiberti | ... | set costumer |
| Gloria Glynn | ... | costume supervisor |
| Keith G. Lewis | ... | costume supervisor |
| Joyce Marling | ... | costumer |
| Alonzo Wilson | ... | costume supervisor (as Alonzo V. Wilson) |
Location Management
| E. Michael Hewett | ... | location manager |
| Ryan Schaetzle | ... | location assistant |
Music Department
| James Horner | ... | music producer |
| Barbara McDermott | ... | music editor |
| Joe E. Rand | ... | music editor |
| Bernice Johnson Reagon | ... | music producer |
| Simon Rhodes | ... | music producer |
Script and Continuity Department
| Michael J. Leone | ... | script supervisor (as Michael Leone) |
Transportation Department
| Frank Benettieri Jr. | ... | driver |
| Donald Binder | ... | driver |
| Russell Hicks | ... | driver |
| Tom Moore | ... | transportation captain |
| Linda Pickett | ... | driver |
| Randall Pickett | ... | driver |
| Greg Stancil | ... | driver |
| Shane Summers | ... | transportation coordinator |
Additional Crew
| Michelle Lee Brown | ... | key craft service |
| Alyce Fahsholtz | ... | production coordinator |
| Denise Godoy | ... | publicist |
| Barbara Efthymiou Harris | ... | production assistant |
| Phyllis Larrymore-Kelly | ... | dialogue coach for rae'ven larrymore kelly (as Phyllis Larrymore Kelly) |
| Carole Peterman | ... | payroll accountant (as Carole J. Sanders) |
| Kathy Rayle | ... | assistant: Phil Alden Robinson |
| Valerie N. Robinson | ... | production assistant: second unit |
| Kelley Sims | ... | first assistant accountant |
| Andrew D. Stocker | ... | assistant accountant |
| Anne Wilson | ... | production accountant |
| Christopher Winsor | ... | adr loop group |
| Denise Woods | ... | dialect coach |
| Christopher Smith-Naill | ... | stand-in (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Argentina Video Home (2006) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Argentina Video Home (2006) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Moviemax Family (2010) (Turkey) (tv)
- TNT
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Lightnin' Production Rentals (transportation equipment)
- Locations...+ (location scouting and management)
- Pacific Title (titles and opticals)
- Panavision (camera and lenses)
- Sabron Payroll Services (payroll: orchestra)
- Todd-AO Scoring Stage (score recorded at)
Storyline
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| Taglines | Civil Rights Movement See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Movie Connections | Featured in The 52nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2000). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Song of Freedom See more » |