
A Time for Freedom
Synopsis
This documentary features footage from the "Prayer Pilgrimage for Freedom," a civil rights demonstration at the Lincoln Memorial on May 17, 1957. It also includes interviews with attendees, and scenes from the Montgomery bus boycott, Harlem, New York, and segregated areas in the South.
Top Cast
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January 1, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carl Lerner
- Screenplay & Story
- Gerda Lerner
- Original Title
- A Time for Freedom
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 29m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carl Lerner
Gerda Lerner
Al Burney
Peggy Lawson, John Schultz
Carl Lerner
Department Leadership Roster
Carl Lerner
Director
Gerda Lerner
Writer
Carl Lerner
Producer
Peggy Lawson
Editor
John Schultz
Editor
Al Burney
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for A Time for Freedom.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Time for Freedom
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Time for Freedom about?
This documentary features footage from the "Prayer Pilgrimage for Freedom," a civil rights demonstration at the Lincoln Memorial on May 17, 1957. It also includes interviews with attendees, and scenes from the Montgomery bus boycott, Harlem, New York, and segregated areas in the South.
Who directed A Time for Freedom?
A Time for Freedom was directed by Carl Lerner.
Who stars in A Time for Freedom?
The principal cast of A Time for Freedom includes Muriel Rahn.
When was A Time for Freedom released and how long is it?
A Time for Freedom was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 29m.
