A Crime on the Bayou (2021)

A Crime on the Bayou (2021) poster

A Crime on the Bayou is the story of Gary Duncan, a Black teenager from Plaquemines Parish, a swampy strip of land south of New Orleans. In 1966, Duncan tries to break up an argument between white and Black teenagers outside a newly integrated school. He gently lays his hand on a white boy’s arm. The boy recoils like a snake. That night, police burst into Duncan’s trailer and arrest him for assault on a minor. A young Jewish attorney, Richard Sobol, leaves his prestigious D.C. firm to volunteer in New Orleans. With his help, Duncan bravely stands up to a racist legal system powered by a white supremacist boss to challenge his unfair arrest. Their fight goes all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, and their lifelong friendship is forged.

Director: Nancy Buirski
Genre: Documentary, Crime
Runtime: 91 min
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Screenplay

Cinematography: Rex Miller
Editing: Anthony Ripoli
Production: Augusta Films, Get Lifted Film Co., Artemis Rising, Shout! Studios
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Nancy Buirski
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Crime

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Crime on the Bayou about?
A Crime on the Bayou is the story of Gary Duncan, a Black teenager from Plaquemines Parish, a swampy strip of land south of New Orleans. In 1966, Duncan tries to break up an argument between white and Black teenagers outside a newly integrated school. He gently lays his hand on a white boy’s arm. The boy recoils like a snake. That night, police burst into Duncan’s trailer and arrest him for assault on a minor. A young Jewish attorney, Richard Sobol, leaves his prestigious D.C. firm to volunteer in New Orleans. With his help, Duncan bravely stands up to a racist legal system powered by a white supremacist boss to challenge his unfair arrest. Their fight goes all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, and their lifelong friendship is forged.
Who directed A Crime on the Bayou?
A Crime on the Bayou was directed by Nancy Buirski.
How long is A Crime on the Bayou?
A Crime on the Bayou has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
What genre is A Crime on the Bayou?
A Crime on the Bayou is a Documentary, Crime film.
Where was A Crime on the Bayou produced?
A Crime on the Bayou was produced in United States of America.