Burden Of Truth (1957)
Joe and Ella Mae Hamilton, having just moved into a new neighborhood, are confronted by an angry, jeering mob of whites outside their house. Joe thinks back on his life. According to press materials, the film's story was based on an idea "expressed by [United Steelworkers of America Union, distributor of the film] President David J. McDonald in a speech on civil rights given by him" in Los Angeles in September 1956.
Director: J. Reid Rummage
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 67 min
Release Date: January 1, 1957
Cast
- Hari Rhodes - Joe Hamilton
- Shirley J. Shawn - Ella Mae Hamilton
- Tom Selden - Jerry Pearson
- Chick Hearn - Fight Broadcaster (voice)
- Hank Simms - Announcer (voice)
- Larry Berrill - Baseball Broadcaster (voice)
- Craig Karr - Newscaster (voice)
- Robert de Coy - Lloyd Martin
- Thayer Roberts - Hiram Pearson
Screenplay
Music: Paul Glass
Cinematography: Ralph Woolsey
Editing: Melvin Shapiro
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Burden Of Truth about?
- Joe and Ella Mae Hamilton, having just moved into a new neighborhood, are confronted by an angry, jeering mob of whites outside their house. Joe thinks back on his life. According to press materials, the film's story was based on an idea "expressed by [United Steelworkers of America Union, distributor of the film] President David J. McDonald in a speech on civil rights given by him" in Los Angeles in September 1956.
- Who directed Burden Of Truth?
- Burden Of Truth was directed by J. Reid Rummage.
- Who stars in Burden Of Truth?
- Burden Of Truth stars Hari Rhodes, Shirley J. Shawn, Tom Selden, Chick Hearn, Hank Simms, Larry Berrill.
- How long is Burden Of Truth?
- Burden Of Truth has a runtime of 1h 7m (67 minutes).
- What genre is Burden Of Truth?
- Burden Of Truth is a Drama film.
- Where was Burden Of Truth produced?
- Burden Of Truth was produced in United States of America.