They Flew Like Blackbirds
“When you know, you will fly.”
Synopsis
In the old American South, a black teen with a white adoptive family becomes curious about her roots after hearing birds for the first time.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
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Festival / Special Debut
March 29, 2023
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shannon M. Sutherland
- Screenplay & Story
- Shannon M. Sutherland
- Original Score
- Jean Michel Maujean
- Original Title
- They Flew Like Blackbirds
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 14m
- Production Studios
- Florida State University College of Motion Picture Arts
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shannon M. Sutherland
Shannon M. Sutherland
Jean Michel Maujean
EmilyFaye Cobb
Kennisa Ragland
Kennisa Ragland
Department Leadership Roster
EmilyFaye Cobb
Director of Photography
Anthony Fins
Production Design
Shannon M. Sutherland
Director
Shannon M. Sutherland
Writer
Jean Michel Maujean
Original Music Composer
Kennisa Ragland
Producer
Kennisa Ragland
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for They Flew Like Blackbirds.
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Frequently Asked Questions About They Flew Like Blackbirds
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is They Flew Like Blackbirds about?
In the old American South, a black teen with a white adoptive family becomes curious about her roots after hearing birds for the first time.
Who directed They Flew Like Blackbirds?
They Flew Like Blackbirds was directed by Shannon M. Sutherland.
Who stars in They Flew Like Blackbirds?
The principal cast of They Flew Like Blackbirds includes Cayla Jackson, Rachel Brownhill, Henry Tisdale, Dylan Redshaw, Derek Reginald.
When was They Flew Like Blackbirds released and how long is it?
They Flew Like Blackbirds was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 14m.
Who composed the musical score for They Flew Like Blackbirds?
The original motion picture soundtrack for They Flew Like Blackbirds was composed by Jean Michel Maujean.
What is the age rating and content advisory for They Flew Like Blackbirds?
They Flew Like Blackbirds holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).