The Ball Method (2020)

The Ball Method (2020) poster

Alice Ball, a 23 year-old African American Chemist living in 1915 Hawaii fights against racial and gender barriers to find an effective treatment for leprosy before Kalani, a 10-year-old patient is exiled into the leper colony of Molokai.

Director: Dagmawi Abebe
Genre: History, Drama
Runtime: 19 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Rahman Altın
Cinematography: Bash Achkar
Production: University of Southern California, USC School of Cinematic Arts, The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Production Grant
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Resistance Against Racism, Inspiring True Stories

Keywords

hawaii, leprosy, based on true story, chemist, leper colony, black history, 1910s, african american history, short film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Ball Method about?
Alice Ball, a 23 year-old African American Chemist living in 1915 Hawaii fights against racial and gender barriers to find an effective treatment for leprosy before Kalani, a 10-year-old patient is exiled into the leper colony of Molokai.
Who directed The Ball Method?
The Ball Method was directed by Dagmawi Abebe.
Who stars in The Ball Method?
The Ball Method stars Kiersey Clemons, Wallace Langham, Kyle Secor, Kristian Ventura, CJ Uy, Shannon Corbett.
How long is The Ball Method?
The Ball Method has a runtime of 19m (19 minutes).
What genre is The Ball Method?
The Ball Method is a History, Drama film.
Where was The Ball Method produced?
The Ball Method was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The Ball Method?
The themes of The Ball Method include: Resistance Against Racism, Inspiring True Stories.