The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman (1974)

01/31/1974 (US) • 1h 52m

Drama, TV Movie

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Cicely Tyson

Jane Pittman

Eric Brown

Jimmy (age 7)

Richard Dysart

Master Bryant

Will Hare

Elbert Cluveau

Katherine Helmond

Lady at House

David Hooks

Colonel Dye


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

based on novel or book

southern usa

slavery

plantation

interracial relationship

racism

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