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The Best of Enemies

PG-1320192h 13mRobin Bissell
IMDb 7.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 51% · Metacritic 49

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"Change is worth fighting for"

Centers on the unlikely relationship between Ann Atwater, an outspoken civil rights activist, and C.P. Ellis, a local Ku Klux Klan leader who reluctantly co-chaired a community summit, battling over the desegregation of schools in Durham, North Carolina during the racially-charged summer of 1971. The incredible events that unfolded would change Durham and the lives of Atwater and Ellis forever.

DramaHistory
Based On Novel Or BookKu Klux Klan1970sNorth CarolinaBased On True StoryRacismInterracial FriendshipSegregation

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What is The Best of Enemies (2019) about?

Centers on the unlikely relationship between Ann Atwater, an outspoken civil rights activist, and C.P. Ellis, a local Ku Klux Klan leader who reluctantly co-chaired a community summit, battling over the desegregation of schools in Durham, North Carolina during the racially-charged summer of 1971. The incredible events that unfolded would change Durham and the lives of Atwater and Ellis forever.

Who stars in The Best of Enemies?

The Best of Enemies stars Taraji P. Henson (Ann Atwater), Sam Rockwell (Claiborne Paul Ellis), Babou Ceesay (Bill Riddick), Anne Heche (Mary Ellis), Wes Bentley (Floyd Kelly). The film was directed by Robin Bissell.

How long is The Best of Enemies?

The Best of Enemies has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2019. It is rated PG-13.

Is The Best of Enemies worth watching?

The Best of Enemies holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 51. Fans of Drama, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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