Spark
Synopsis
Byron and Nina, a young African American couple, are driving from Chicago to Los Angeles, where Nina plans to start college, when they are forced to stop in a small, desert place just this side of a ghost town. Unaccustomed to confronting racism and bigotry on the scale preserved in this rural anachronism, Byron's confrontational response to slurs, epithets and threats quickly leads to a fight for survival -- and the Chicago couple is alone and outnumbered.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 16, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Garret Williams
- Screenplay & Story
- Garret Williams
- Original Score
- Marc Anthony Thompson
- Original Title
- Spark
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- The Film Sales Company, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Garret Williams
Garret Williams
Marc Anthony Thompson
Samuel Ameen
Fabienne Rawley
Ruth Charny, Bob Potter, Lynn Holst, Andrew Hurwitz, Jim Walton
Department Leadership Roster
Ruth Charny
Producer
Bob Potter
Producer
Garret Williams
Director
Garret Williams
Writer
Lynn Holst
Producer
Samuel Ameen
Director of Photography
Fabienne Rawley
Editor
Carol Strober
Production Design
Marc Anthony Thompson
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Spark
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Spark about?
Byron and Nina, a young African American couple, are driving from Chicago to Los Angeles, where Nina plans to start college, when they are forced to stop in a small, desert place just this side of a ghost town. Unaccustomed to confronting racism and bigotry on the scale preserved in this rural anachronism, Byron's confrontational response to slurs, epithets and threats quickly leads to a fight for survival -- and the Chicago couple is alone and outnumbered.
Who directed Spark?
Spark was directed by Garret Williams.
Who stars in Spark?
The principal cast of Spark includes Terrence Howard, Nicole Ari Parker, Brendan Sexton III, Sandra Ellis Lafferty, Timothy McNeil.
When was Spark released and how long is it?
Spark was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Spark?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Spark was composed by Marc Anthony Thompson.