Betty and Coretta
“Together they kept the dream alive.”
Synopsis
The widows of Martin Luther King and Malcolm X and how they carry on as single mothers after the assassination of their husbands.
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Angela Bassett
Coretta Scott King
Mary J. Blige
Dr. Betty Shabazz
Gloria Reuben
Myrlie Evers
Malik Yoba
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Ruby Dee
Narrator
Lindsay Owen Pierre
Malcom X
Tristan D. Lalla
Jesse
Tyler Hynes
Mike Fitzpatrick
Ronda Louis-Jeune
Adult Yolanda
Angie Medrano
Server
Nicki Whitely
Attalah
Cherise Boothe
Toni Wallace
Shinelle Azoroh
QB
Zelia Mouana-Bankouezi
Young Illyaha
Sylvie Chbat
Student
Andrew Carter
Reporter
Richard Jutras
Reporter
Ayisha Issa
Student with Question
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 2, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yves Simoneau
- Screenplay & Story
- Shem Bitterman, Ron Hutchinson
- Original Score
- Terence Blanchard
- Original Title
- Betty and Coretta
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- The Sanitsky Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yves Simoneau
Shem Bitterman, Ron Hutchinson
Terence Blanchard
Guy Dufaux
Richard Comeau
Department Leadership Roster
Yves Simoneau
Director
Shem Bitterman
Writer
Ron Hutchinson
Writer
Guy Dufaux
Director of Photography
Richard Comeau
Editor
Jean-François Campeau
Production Design
Terence Blanchard
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Betty and Coretta
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Betty and Coretta about?
The widows of Martin Luther King and Malcolm X and how they carry on as single mothers after the assassination of their husbands.
Who directed Betty and Coretta?
Betty and Coretta was directed by Yves Simoneau.
Who stars in Betty and Coretta?
The principal cast of Betty and Coretta includes Angela Bassett, Mary J. Blige, Gloria Reuben, Malik Yoba, Ruby Dee.
When was Betty and Coretta released and how long is it?
Betty and Coretta was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Betty and Coretta?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Betty and Coretta was composed by Terence Blanchard.