Birthing a Nation: The Resistance of Mary Gaffney
Synopsis
Birthing A Nation: The Resistance of Mary Gaffney explores the story of forced reproduction in the antebellum South and reveals the agency of Mary Gaffney, an enslaved woman who takes control of her body and fertility.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nazenet Habtezghi
- Original Score
- Osei Essed
- Original Title
- Birthing a Nation: The Resistance of Mary Gaffney
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 19m
- Production Studios
- MTV Documentary Films, Firelight Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nazenet Habtezghi
Osei Essed
Mead Hunt, Colin Bressler
Steven J. Golliday
Nina L. Diaz, Lauren Wimbush, Sheila Nevins, Stanley Nelson, Liza Burnett Fefferman
Department Leadership Roster
Lauren Wimbush
Producer
Mead Hunt
Director of Photography
Colin Bressler
Director of Photography
Nazenet Habtezghi
Producer
Steven J. Golliday
Editor
Nazenet Habtezghi
Director
Osei Essed
Original Music Composer
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What is Birthing a Nation: The Resistance of Mary Gaffney about?
Birthing A Nation: The Resistance of Mary Gaffney explores the story of forced reproduction in the antebellum South and reveals the agency of Mary Gaffney, an enslaved woman who takes control of her body and fertility.
Who directed Birthing a Nation: The Resistance of Mary Gaffney?
Birthing a Nation: The Resistance of Mary Gaffney was directed by Nazenet Habtezghi.
Who stars in Birthing a Nation: The Resistance of Mary Gaffney?
The principal cast of Birthing a Nation: The Resistance of Mary Gaffney includes Tera Hunter, Jennifer L. Morgan.
When was Birthing a Nation: The Resistance of Mary Gaffney released and how long is it?
Birthing a Nation: The Resistance of Mary Gaffney was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Birthing a Nation: The Resistance of Mary Gaffney?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Birthing a Nation: The Resistance of Mary Gaffney was composed by Osei Essed.