A Place Called Today
“Fear Is Power! You Want Your City -- Fight For It!”
Synopsis
Racial tensions arise when a black lawyer runs for mayor of a racially divided town.
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Blaxploitation Clip: A Place Called Today (1972, J. Herbert Kerr Jr., Lana Wood Cheri, Caffaro)
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-01-08
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 15, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Schain
- Screenplay & Story
- Don Schain
- Original Title
- A Place Called Today
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- AVCO Embassy Pictures, Derio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Schain
Don Schain
R. Kent Evans
Harry D. Glass
Ralph T. Desiderio, Frank J. Desiderio
Department Leadership Roster
Don Schain
Director
Don Schain
Writer
Ralph T. Desiderio
Producer
R. Kent Evans
Director of Photography
Harry D. Glass
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NC-17: Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
International Certification Matrix
Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Place Called Today
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What is A Place Called Today about?
Racial tensions arise when a black lawyer runs for mayor of a racially divided town.
Who directed A Place Called Today?
A Place Called Today was directed by Don Schain.
Who stars in A Place Called Today?
The principal cast of A Place Called Today includes J. Herbert Kerr Jr., Lana Wood, Cheri Caffaro, Richard Smedley, Peter Carew.
When was A Place Called Today released and how long is it?
A Place Called Today was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Place Called Today?
A Place Called Today holds official age classifications: US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).