Top Cast
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Josh Charles
Dave Isay
Brandon Hammond
Lloyd "Boo" Newman
Serena Lee
Janelle Jones
Roderick Pannell
LeAlan Jones
Irma P. Hall
June Jones
Peter Paige
Gary Covino
Vanessa Williams
Sandra Williams
Mykelti Williamson
Graham Ellis
Rukiya Bernard
Sophie Newman
Jordan Duncan
Eric Morris
Jordan Francis
Derrick Morris
Maxine Guess
Mrs. Shaw
Gene Mack
Stick Newman
K.C. Collins
James
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 28, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ernest R. Dickerson
- Screenplay & Story
- Gordon Rayfield, David Isay, Lloyd Newman, LeAlan Jones
- Original Score
- Patrice Rushen
- Original Title
- Our America
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Showtime Networks
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ernest R. Dickerson
Gordon Rayfield, David Isay, Lloyd Newman, LeAlan Jones
Patrice Rushen
Ernest R. Dickerson
Stephen Lovejoy
Angela Bassett, Eda Godel Hallinan, Joseph Stern
Department Leadership Roster
Patrice Rushen
Original Music Composer
Ernest R. Dickerson
Director of Photography
Eda Godel Hallinan
Producer
Stephen Lovejoy
Editor
Doug McCullough
Production Design
Resa McConaghy
Costume Design
Ernest R. Dickerson
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Our America.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Our America
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Our America about?
The true story of two African-American teen radio reporters and their documentary investigation of a notorious child murder.
Who directed Our America?
Our America was directed by Ernest R. Dickerson.
Who stars in Our America?
The principal cast of Our America includes Josh Charles, Brandon Hammond, Serena Lee, Roderick Pannell, Irma P. Hall.
When was Our America released and how long is it?
Our America was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Our America?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Our America was composed by Patrice Rushen.
Is Our America based on a book or true story?
Our America is adapted from the following source material: Book: "David Isay", Book: "Lloyd Newman", Book: "LeAlan Jones".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Our America?
Our America holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).