I Heard It Through the Grapevine
Originally released in 1982. I Heard It Through the Grapevine is a documentary film. directed by Pat Hartley.
Starring James Baldwin, David Baldwin, and Chinua Achebe
Synopsis
Renowned Black writer James Baldwin retraces his time in the South during the Civil Rights Movement, reflecting with his trademark brilliance and insight on the passage of more than two decades. From Selma and Birmingham and Atlanta; to the battleground beaches of St. Augustine, Florida, with Chinua Achebe; and back north for a visit to Newark with Amiri Baraka, Baldwin lays bare the fiction of progress in post–Civil Rights America, wondering “what happened to the children” and those 'who did not die, but whose lives were smashed on Freedom Road'.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 3, 1982
43 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Living Archives Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is I Heard It Through the Grapevine about?
Renowned Black writer James Baldwin retraces his time in the South during the Civil Rights Movement, reflecting with his trademark brilliance and insight on the passage of more than two decades. Fr...
Who directed I Heard It Through the Grapevine?
I Heard It Through the Grapevine was directed by Pat Hartley.
How long is I Heard It Through the Grapevine?
I Heard It Through the Grapevine has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was I Heard It Through the Grapevine released?
I Heard It Through the Grapevine was released on March 3, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in I Heard It Through the Grapevine?
The main cast of I Heard It Through the Grapevine includes James Baldwin, David Baldwin, Chinua Achebe, Amiri Baraka, Sterling Brown.