That World Is Gone
"Race and Displacement in a Southern Town"
That World Is Gone is a history/documentary film. directed by Hannah Brown Ayers. At just 21 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ann Wicks Carter, Holly Edwards, and Ann Wicks Carter
Synopsis
Kathy's family left on a Saturday morning in 1965. The rumble of bulldozers echoed through the neighborhood, and her block was empty. Federally-funded urban renewal had arrived in Charlottesville, scattering dozens of families like Kathy's. The once-vibrant African American community, built by formerly enslaved men and women who had secured a long-denied piece of the American dream, disappeared.
Quick Facts
Runtime
0h 21m
21 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is That World Is Gone about?
Kathy's family left on a Saturday morning in 1965. The rumble of bulldozers echoed through the neighborhood, and her block was empty. Federally-funded urban renewal had arrived in Charlottesville, ...
Who directed That World Is Gone?
That World Is Gone was directed by Hannah Brown Ayers.
How long is That World Is Gone?
That World Is Gone has a runtime of 0 hours and 21 minutes (21 minutes total).
Who are the main actors in That World Is Gone?
The main cast of That World Is Gone includes Ann Wicks Carter, Holly Edwards, Ann Wicks Carter, Kathy Johnson Harris, Joy Johnson.