Strange Fruit
Synopsis
Strange Fruit is a 1979 short film directed by Seth Pinsker. It follows a black painter in 1948 Georgia who faces racism after becoming involved with voter registration. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Seth Pinsker
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Katz
- Original Title
- Strange Fruit
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 33m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Seth Pinsker
Stephen Katz
Department Leadership Roster
Seth Pinsker
Director
Stephen Katz
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Strange Fruit
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What is Strange Fruit about?
Strange Fruit is a 1979 short film directed by Seth Pinsker. It follows a black painter in 1948 Georgia who faces racism after becoming involved with voter registration. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
Who directed Strange Fruit?
Strange Fruit was directed by Seth Pinsker.
Who stars in Strange Fruit?
The principal cast of Strange Fruit includes Michael Cassidy, Nyles Harris, Wendell Wright.
When was Strange Fruit released and how long is it?
Strange Fruit was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 33m.