Bless Their Little Hearts
Synopsis
Charlie Banks, chronically unemployed, struggles to find dignity and a meaning for life in the impoverished Los Angeles neighborhood of Watts.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2017-05-02
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 14, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Billy Woodberry
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Burnett
- Original Score
- Archie Shepp, Esther Phillips
- Original Title
- Bless Their Little Hearts
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Billy Woodberry
Charles Burnett
Archie Shepp, Esther Phillips
Charles Burnett
Billy Woodberry
Billy Woodberry
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Billy Woodberry
Director
Charles Burnett
Writer
Billy Woodberry
Producer
Archie Shepp
Original Music Composer
Esther Phillips
Original Music Composer
Charles Burnett
Director of Photography
Billy Woodberry
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bless Their Little Hearts
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What is Bless Their Little Hearts about?
Charlie Banks, chronically unemployed, struggles to find dignity and a meaning for life in the impoverished Los Angeles neighborhood of Watts.
Who directed Bless Their Little Hearts?
Bless Their Little Hearts was directed by Billy Woodberry.
Who stars in Bless Their Little Hearts?
The principal cast of Bless Their Little Hearts includes Nate Hardman, Kaycee Moore, Angela Burnett, Ronald Burnett, Kimberly Burnett.
When was Bless Their Little Hearts released and how long is it?
Bless Their Little Hearts was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Bless Their Little Hearts?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bless Their Little Hearts was composed by Archie Shepp, Esther Phillips.