James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket
Synopsis
James Baldwin was at once a major 20th century American author, a Civil Rights activist and, for two crucial decades, a prophetic voice calling Americans, black and white, to confront their shared racial tragedy.
Top Cast
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James Baldwin
Self (archive footage)
Maya Angelou
Self
Amiri Baraka
Self
David Baldwin
Self
David Leeming
Self
Lucien Happersberger
Self
Bernard Hassel
Self
William Cole
Self
Ishmael Reed
Self
William Styron
Self
Engin Cezzar
Self
Yashar Kemal
Self
James Briggs Murray
Self
Frances Foster
Self
Bobby Short
Self
Cynthia Packard
Self
Alexa Birdsong
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 2023
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Karen Thorsen
- Screenplay & Story
- Douglas K. Dempsey, Karen Thorsen
- Original Title
- James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Nobody Knows Productions, Karen Thorsen, Maysles Films, Eagle Rock Entertainment, Thirteen, American Masters Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Karen Thorsen
Douglas K. Dempsey, Karen Thorsen
Don Lenzer
Steven Olswang
Karen Thorsen, William Miles, Susan Lacy, Albert Maysles
Department Leadership Roster
Karen Thorsen
Director
Douglas K. Dempsey
Writer
Steven Olswang
Editor
Karen Thorsen
Producer
Karen Thorsen
Writer
William Miles
Producer
Don Lenzer
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket.
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Frequently Asked Questions About James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket
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What is James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket about?
James Baldwin was at once a major 20th century American author, a Civil Rights activist and, for two crucial decades, a prophetic voice calling Americans, black and white, to confront their shared racial tragedy.
Who directed James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket?
James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket was directed by Karen Thorsen.
Who stars in James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket?
The principal cast of James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket includes James Baldwin, Maya Angelou, Amiri Baraka, David Baldwin, David Leeming.
When was James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket released and how long is it?
James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.