Lillie & Leander: A Legacy of Violence
“Some secrets cannot stay buried.”
Synopsis
Documentarian Jeffrey Morgan set out to the track one woman's search for the truth about her great-great-aunt's 1908 murder. But his film quickly became a fascinating study of racism, revenge and family secrets. In the process of uncovering information about her ancestor's violent death at the hands of an African-American suspect, the woman learns that her family tree might have also produced a few murderers.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Tribeca Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeffrey Morgan
- Original Score
- Jerry Jackson, Jim English
- Original Title
- Lillie & Leander: A Legacy of Violence
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Sandy Hollow Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeffrey Morgan
Jerry Jackson, Jim English
Jeffrey Morgan
Alice Brewton Hurwitz
Department Leadership Roster
Alice Brewton Hurwitz
Producer
Jeffrey Morgan
Editor
Jeffrey Morgan
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lillie & Leander: A Legacy of Violence
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What is Lillie & Leander: A Legacy of Violence about?
Documentarian Jeffrey Morgan set out to the track one woman's search for the truth about her great-great-aunt's 1908 murder. But his film quickly became a fascinating study of racism, revenge and family secrets. In the process of uncovering information about her ancestor's violent death at the hands of an African-American suspect, the woman learns that her family tree might have also produced a few murderers.
Who directed Lillie & Leander: A Legacy of Violence?
Lillie & Leander: A Legacy of Violence was directed by Jeffrey Morgan.
Who stars in Lillie & Leander: A Legacy of Violence?
The principal cast of Lillie & Leander: A Legacy of Violence includes Nancy Guzmán, Jerry Jackson.
When was Lillie & Leander: A Legacy of Violence released and how long is it?
Lillie & Leander: A Legacy of Violence was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Lillie & Leander: A Legacy of Violence?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lillie & Leander: A Legacy of Violence was composed by Jerry Jackson, Jim English.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lillie & Leander: A Legacy of Violence?
Lillie & Leander: A Legacy of Violence holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).