Loyalties (1999)
When Dr. Ruth Whitehead meets graduate student Carmelita Robertson, who had come to do research at the Museum of Natural History in Halifax, the women realize both their ancestors come from South Carolina, and that their names sound shudderingly familiar. Embarking on a journey to Charleston in search of their connection, Ruth and Carmelita encounter a modern South where the Klan is on trial for burning black churches and where they must come to terms with the thunderous cruelty of the past.
Director: Lesley Ann Patten
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 57 min
Release Date: January 1, 1999
Cast
- Carmelita Robertson - Self
- Ruth Holmes Whitehead - Self
Music: Steven Naylor
Cinematography: Kent Nason
Editing: Peter Giffen
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Lesley Ann Patten
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Loyalties about?
- When Dr. Ruth Whitehead meets graduate student Carmelita Robertson, who had come to do research at the Museum of Natural History in Halifax, the women realize both their ancestors come from South Carolina, and that their names sound shudderingly familiar. Embarking on a journey to Charleston in search of their connection, Ruth and Carmelita encounter a modern South where the Klan is on trial for burning black churches and where they must come to terms with the thunderous cruelty of the past.
- Who directed Loyalties?
- Loyalties was directed by Lesley Ann Patten.
- Who stars in Loyalties?
- Loyalties stars Carmelita Robertson, Ruth Holmes Whitehead.
- How long is Loyalties?
- Loyalties has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).
- What genre is Loyalties?
- Loyalties is a Documentary film.
- Where was Loyalties produced?
- Loyalties was produced in Canada.