Labor of Love
“If somebody needed help, Granny was going.”
Synopsis
Mary Stepp Burnette Hayden was born into enslavement in Black Mountain, North Carolina. She was 7 years old when she was freed. She stayed in Black Mountain and became a midwife, delivering several hundred babies including her own grandchildren. Her granddaughter, Mary Othella Burnette, came to StoryCorps with her daughter, Debora Hamilton Palmer, to honor the family matriarch. [Overview Courtesy of Storycorps]
Top Cast
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December 1, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard O'Connor
- Original Score
- Joshua Abrams
- Original Title
- Labor of Love
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3m
- Production Studios
- StoryCorps
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard O'Connor
Joshua Abrams
Dave Isay, Rachel Hartman, Savannah Winchester
Department Leadership Roster
Richard O'Connor
Director
Savannah Winchester
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Labor of Love.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Labor of Love
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Labor of Love about?
Mary Stepp Burnette Hayden was born into enslavement in Black Mountain, North Carolina. She was 7 years old when she was freed. She stayed in Black Mountain and became a midwife, delivering several hundred babies including her own grandchildren. Her granddaughter, Mary Othella Burnette, came to StoryCorps with her daughter, Debora Hamilton Palmer, to honor the family matriarch. [Overview Courtesy of Storycorps]
Who directed Labor of Love?
Labor of Love was directed by Richard O'Connor.
Who stars in Labor of Love?
The principal cast of Labor of Love includes Mary Othella Burnette.
When was Labor of Love released and how long is it?
Labor of Love was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 3m.
Who composed the musical score for Labor of Love?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Labor of Love was composed by Joshua Abrams.