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The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman

19741h 52mJohn Korty
IMDb 7.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 90% · Metacritic 77
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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.

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Based On Novel Or BookSouthern UsaSlaveryPlantationInterracial RelationshipRacism

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What is The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman (1974) about?

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.

Who stars in The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman?

The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman stars Cicely Tyson (Jane Pittman), Eric Brown (Jimmy (age 7)), Richard Dysart (Master Bryant), Joel Fluellen (Unc Isom), Will Hare (Elbert Cluveau). The film was directed by John Korty.

How long is The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman?

The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1974.

Is The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman worth watching?

The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman holds an IMDb rating of 7.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 90. Fans of Drama, TV Movie are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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