Several Friends
Synopsis
An improvised late '60s short-subject student film, and debut movie of Charles Burnett, done in the neo-realist, documentary film style. A day-in-the-life South Central L.A. tale about a rag-tag group of unemployed black male pals.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 28, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Burnett
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Burnett
- Original Title
- Several Friends
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 22m
- Production Studios
- Milestone Productions, UCLA School of Film and Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Burnett
Charles Burnett
Jim Watkins
Charles Burnett
Charles Burnett
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Burnett
Director
Charles Burnett
Writer
Charles Burnett
Producer
Jim Watkins
Director of Photography
Charles Burnett
Editor
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What is Several Friends about?
An improvised late '60s short-subject student film, and debut movie of Charles Burnett, done in the neo-realist, documentary film style. A day-in-the-life South Central L.A. tale about a rag-tag group of unemployed black male pals.
Who directed Several Friends?
Several Friends was directed by Charles Burnett.
Who stars in Several Friends?
The principal cast of Several Friends includes Andy Burnett, Eugene Cherry, Charles Bracy, Cassandra Wright, Donna Deitch.
When was Several Friends released and how long is it?
Several Friends was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 22m.