Hour Glass
Synopsis
In the midst of the Black consciousness movement, a basketball player imagines his profession to that of a gladiator. After a series of reflections including his upbringing as a foster child of White Americans, he returns to his origins.
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January 1, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Haile Gerima
- Screenplay & Story
- Haile Gerima
- Original Title
- Hour Glass
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 13m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Haile Gerima
Haile Gerima
Haile Gerima
Haile Gerima
Larry Clark, Haile Gerima
Department Leadership Roster
Larry Clark
Producer
Haile Gerima
Director
Haile Gerima
Producer
Haile Gerima
Director of Photography
Haile Gerima
Writer
Haile Gerima
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hour Glass
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What is Hour Glass about?
In the midst of the Black consciousness movement, a basketball player imagines his profession to that of a gladiator. After a series of reflections including his upbringing as a foster child of White Americans, he returns to his origins.
Who directed Hour Glass?
Hour Glass was directed by Haile Gerima.
Who stars in Hour Glass?
The principal cast of Hour Glass includes Mel Rosier.
When was Hour Glass released and how long is it?
Hour Glass was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 13m.