The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman (TV)
1974 · Movie · 110 min. · United States
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, a long walk toward freedom, marriage to Joe Pittman, her adopted son Ned's work as an educator, helping to raise Jimmy, who returns as a civil rights worker, and her own decision to become involved in contemporary issues.
Direction John Korty
Cast Cicely Tyson · Eric Brown · Richard Dysart · Joel Fluellen · Will Hare · Katherine Helmond · David Hooks · Elinora B. Johnson · Warren Kenner · Dudley Knight · Derrick Mills · Michael Murphy · Valerie Odell · Odetta · Rod Perry
Soundtrack Fred Karlin
Screenplay Tracy Keenan Wynn · Ernest J. Gaines
Cinematography James Crabe
Original title The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman (TV)
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Not rated (FilmAffinity)
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