Cora Unashamed
Synopsis
Cora Jenkins and her parents are the only African-Americans in their community in 1920s Iowa, supported only by Cora's wages as housekeeper to the wealthy Studevants. When tragedy strikes, will Cora speak the truth...with consequences? From the short story by Langston Hughes.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Deborah Pratt
- Screenplay & Story
- Langston Hughes, Ann Peacock
- Original Score
- Patrice Rushen
- Original Title
- Cora Unashamed
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Alt Films, WGBH Video, PBS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Deborah Pratt
Langston Hughes, Ann Peacock
Patrice Rushen
Ernest Holzman
Debra I. Moore
Stephen Kulczycki, Marian Rees, Rebecca Eaton, Anne Hopkins
Department Leadership Roster
Deborah Pratt
Director
Marian Rees
Producer
Marcia Calosio
Production Design
Karyn Wagner
Costume Design
Ernest Holzman
Director of Photography
Debra I. Moore
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cora Unashamed
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cora Unashamed about?
Cora Jenkins and her parents are the only African-Americans in their community in 1920s Iowa, supported only by Cora's wages as housekeeper to the wealthy Studevants. When tragedy strikes, will Cora speak the truth...with consequences? From the short story by Langston Hughes.
Who directed Cora Unashamed?
Cora Unashamed was directed by Deborah Pratt.
Who stars in Cora Unashamed?
The principal cast of Cora Unashamed includes Regina Taylor, Cherry Jones, Ellen Muth, Michael Gaston, Kohl Sudduth.
When was Cora Unashamed released and how long is it?
Cora Unashamed was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Cora Unashamed?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cora Unashamed was composed by Patrice Rushen.