Freedom Riders
Synopsis
This is the story of more than four hundred Americans who participated in a bold and dangerous experiment designed to awaken the conscience of a complacent nation. These self-proclaimed, 'Freedom Riders' challenged the mores of a racially segregated society by performing a disarmingly simple act.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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"Freedom Riders" TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-08-11
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Raymond Arsenault
Self - Author of 'Freedom Riders'
Genevieve Houghton
Self - Freedom Rider
Gordon Carey
Self - Core staff
Derek Catsam
Self - Historian
John Lewis
Self - Freedom Rider
Diane Nash
Self - Student, Fisk University
Charles Person
Self - Freedom Rider
Sangernetta Gilbert Bush
Self - Montgomery resident
John Seigenthaler
Self - Nashville resident
Evan Thomas
Self - Robert F. Kennedy biographer
John Patterson
Self - Governor of Alabama 1959-1963
Clayborne Carson
Self - Historian
James Lawson
Self - Nashville Christian Leadership Council
Jerry Ivor Moore
Self - Freedom Rider
Hank Thomas
Self - Freedom Rider
Moses Newson
Self - Journalist (as Moses J. Newson)
Mae F. Moultrie Howard
Self - Freedom Rider
Brandt Ayers
Self - Journalist
Release History & Theatrical Window
Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stanley Nelson
- Screenplay & Story
- Stanley Nelson
- Original Title
- Freedom Riders
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- American Experience Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stanley Nelson
Stanley Nelson
Lewis Erskine, Aljernon Tunsil
Stanley Nelson, Mark Samels, Laurens Grant
Department Leadership Roster
Stanley Nelson
Writer
Lewis Erskine
Editor
Aljernon Tunsil
Editor
Stanley Nelson
Director
Stanley Nelson
Producer
Laurens Grant
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Freedom Riders
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What is Freedom Riders about?
This is the story of more than four hundred Americans who participated in a bold and dangerous experiment designed to awaken the conscience of a complacent nation. These self-proclaimed, 'Freedom Riders' challenged the mores of a racially segregated society by performing a disarmingly simple act.
Who directed Freedom Riders?
Freedom Riders was directed by Stanley Nelson.
Who stars in Freedom Riders?
The principal cast of Freedom Riders includes Raymond Arsenault, Genevieve Houghton, Gordon Carey, Derek Catsam, John Lewis.
When was Freedom Riders released and how long is it?
Freedom Riders was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.