A House Divided
Originally released in 2000. A House Divided is a drama/tv movie film. directed by John Kent Harrison.
Starring Sam Waterston, Jennifer Beals, and LisaGay Hamilton
Synopsis
In the aftermath of the terrible Civil War which has devastated the South, Amanda America Dixon returns home to find she has become the sole heir to a vast cotton plantation. But the dreadful secret which has blighted her life threatens to deprive her of the birthright which her beloved father David had struggled for so long to create. Raised by her father and grandmother to be the perfect white Southern Belle, Amanda's true mother was a black slave Julia. Confronted with the forces of greed and bigotry, Amanda has to face not only the hatred of a racist world, but the complex truth of a family whose lives have been built on a lie.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 30, 2000
25 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A House Divided about?
In the aftermath of the terrible Civil War which has devastated the South, Amanda America Dixon returns home to find she has become the sole heir to a vast cotton plantation. But the dreadful secre...
Who directed A House Divided?
A House Divided was directed by John Kent Harrison.
How long is A House Divided?
A House Divided has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was A House Divided released?
A House Divided was released on July 30, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A House Divided?
The main cast of A House Divided includes Sam Waterston, Jennifer Beals, LisaGay Hamilton, Tim Daly, Shirley Douglas.