Ashes and Embers (1982)
Ashes and Embers is an original screenplay by Haile Gerima, about a Vietnam veteran, who, several years after the war, is struggling to come to terms with his role in the war, and his role as a Black person in America. He survives by working odd jobs in Washington, D.C. and living with his girlfriend and her son. When criticism of his alienated behavior come from her and a father figure too often, he runs to the streets or to his grandmother's rural house in Virginia. Her criticism and his memories of the past both send him fleeing again to Los Angeles, where he is surrounded by superficial people who have forgotten how to be compassionate human beings. It is here that the advice of his friends and grandmother combine to transform him from an embittered ex-soldier to a strong and confident man.
Cast
- Evelyn A. Blackwell - Grandma
- John Anderson - Grandson
- Norman Blalock - Jim
- Kathy Flewellen - Liza Jane
- Uwezo Flewellen - Kimathi
- Barry Wiggins - Randolph
Screenplay
Keywords
l.a. rebellion
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ashes and Embers about?
- Ashes and Embers is an original screenplay by Haile Gerima, about a Vietnam veteran, who, several years after the war, is struggling to come to terms with his role in the war, and his role as a Black person in America. He survives by working odd jobs in Washington, D.C. and living with his girlfriend and her son. When criticism of his alienated behavior come from her and a father figure too often, he runs to the streets or to his grandmother's rural house in Virginia. Her criticism and his memories of the past both send him fleeing again to Los Angeles, where he is surrounded by superficial people who have forgotten how to be compassionate human beings. It is here that the advice of his friends and grandmother combine to transform him from an embittered ex-soldier to a strong and confident man.
- Who directed Ashes and Embers?
- Ashes and Embers was directed by Haile Gerima.
- Who stars in Ashes and Embers?
- Ashes and Embers stars Evelyn A. Blackwell, John Anderson, Norman Blalock, Kathy Flewellen, Uwezo Flewellen, Barry Wiggins.
- How long is Ashes and Embers?
- Ashes and Embers has a runtime of 2h 9m (129 minutes).
- What genre is Ashes and Embers?
- Ashes and Embers is a Drama film.
- Where was Ashes and Embers produced?
- Ashes and Embers was produced in United States of America.