Out from Smoke & Ash (2017)
In 1921, the Tulsa, Oklahoma neighborhood of Greenwood was one of the most affluent all-black communities in America. Known as the 'Black Wall Street,' it covered 40 square blocks and boasted more than 600 businesses and 15,000 residents which was demolished, scores killed, and thousands left homeless. This is the retailing of this story through a mix of mediums and performances as well as spoken word.
Director: Lisandro Boccacci, Bobby C. Dodd
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 22 min
Release Date: October 11, 2017
Cast
- Phetote Mshairi - Self
- Brandon Jyrome Jones - The Narrator
- Lisandro Boccacci - Red Cross
- Jessica Ashworth - Dancer
- Mariano Boccacci - Self
- Marilee Boccacci - Self
- Rafa Boccacci - Self
- Tee Brown - WWI Vetern
- Unique Brown - Child
- Jake Cornwell - Angry Rioter
Screenplay
Editing: Lisandro Boccacci
Original Language: en
Keywords
short film
More Films by Director: Lisandro Boccacci, Bobby C. Dodd
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Out from Smoke & Ash about?
- In 1921, the Tulsa, Oklahoma neighborhood of Greenwood was one of the most affluent all-black communities in America. Known as the 'Black Wall Street,' it covered 40 square blocks and boasted more than 600 businesses and 15,000 residents which was demolished, scores killed, and thousands left homeless. This is the retailing of this story through a mix of mediums and performances as well as spoken word.
- Who directed Out from Smoke & Ash?
- Out from Smoke & Ash was directed by Lisandro Boccacci, Bobby C. Dodd.
- Who stars in Out from Smoke & Ash?
- Out from Smoke & Ash stars Phetote Mshairi, Brandon Jyrome Jones, Lisandro Boccacci, Jessica Ashworth, Mariano Boccacci, Marilee Boccacci.
- How long is Out from Smoke & Ash?
- Out from Smoke & Ash has a runtime of 22m (22 minutes).
- What genre is Out from Smoke & Ash?
- Out from Smoke & Ash is a Documentary film.