The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman (1974)
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.
Director: John Korty
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 112 min
Release Date: October 17, 1974
Cast
- Cicely Tyson - Jane Pittman
- Eric Brown - Jimmy (age 7)
- Richard Dysart - Master Bryant
- Joel Fluellen - Unc Isom
- Will Hare - Elbert Cluveau
- Katherine Helmond - Lady at House
- David Hooks - Colonel Dye
- Elinora B. Johnson - Mary
- Warren Kenner - Job
- Dudley Knight - Trooper Brown
Screenplay
- Ernest J. Gaines (Novel)
- Tracy Keenan Wynn (Screenplay)
Music: Fred Karlin
Cinematography: James Crabe
Editing: Sidney Levin
Production: Tomorrow Entertainment
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Social Commentary and Reflection
Keywords
based on novel or book, southern usa, slavery, plantation, interracial relationship, racism
More Films by Director: John Korty
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman?
- The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman was directed by John Korty.
- Who stars in The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman?
- The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman stars Cicely Tyson, Eric Brown, Richard Dysart, Joel Fluellen, Will Hare, Katherine Helmond.
- How long is The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman?
- The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
- What genre is The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman?
- The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman produced?
- The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman?
- The themes of The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman include: Social Commentary and Reflection.