Ashes and Embers
Synopsis
Ashes and Embers is an original screenplay by Haile Gerima, about a Vietnam veteran, who, several years after the war, is struggling to come to terms with his role in the war, and his role as a Black person in America. He survives by working odd jobs in Washington, D.C. and living with his girlfriend and her son. When criticism of his alienated behavior come from her and a father figure too often, he runs to the streets or to his grandmother's rural house in Virginia. Her criticism and his memories of the past both send him fleeing again to Los Angeles, where he is surrounded by superficial people who have forgotten how to be compassionate human beings. It is here that the advice of his friends and grandmother combine to transform him from an embittered ex-soldier to a strong and confident man.
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November 17, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Haile Gerima
- Screenplay & Story
- Haile Gerima
- Original Title
- Ashes and Embers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Production Studios
- Mypheduh Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Haile Gerima
Haile Gerima
Agustín Cubano
Haile Gerima
Department Leadership Roster
Haile Gerima
Writer
Haile Gerima
Director
Haile Gerima
Producer
Agustín Cubano
Director of Photography
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What is Ashes and Embers about?
Ashes and Embers is an original screenplay by Haile Gerima, about a Vietnam veteran, who, several years after the war, is struggling to come to terms with his role in the war, and his role as a Black person in America. He survives by working odd jobs in Washington, D.C. and living with his girlfriend and her son. When criticism of his alienated behavior come from her and a father figure too often, he runs to the streets or to his grandmother's rural house in Virginia. Her criticism and his memories of the past both send him fleeing again to Los Angeles, where he is surrounded by superficial people who have forgotten how to be compassionate human beings. It is here that the advice of his friends and grandmother combine to transform him from an embittered ex-soldier to a strong and confident man.
Who directed Ashes and Embers?
Ashes and Embers was directed by Haile Gerima.
Who stars in Ashes and Embers?
The principal cast of Ashes and Embers includes Evelyn A. Blackwell, John Anderson, Norman Blalock, Kathy Flewellen, Uwezo Flewellen.
When was Ashes and Embers released and how long is it?
Ashes and Embers was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 2h 9m.