The Pocketbook
Synopsis
In the course of a botched purse-snatching, a boy comes to question the path of his life. Billy Woodberry’s second film, and first completed in 16mm, adapts Langston Hughes’ short story, Thank You, Ma’am, and features music by Leadbelly, Thelonious Monk and Miles Davis. (Ross Lipman)
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January 1, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 22, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Billy Woodberry
- Screenplay & Story
- Billy Woodberry, Langston Hughes
- Original Title
- The Pocketbook
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Studios
- UCLA School of Film and Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Billy Woodberry
Billy Woodberry, Langston Hughes
Mario Da Silva, Charles Burnett, Gary Gaston
Billy Woodberry
Billy Woodberry
Department Leadership Roster
Billy Woodberry
Director
Mario Da Silva
Director of Photography
Charles Burnett
Director of Photography
Gary Gaston
Director of Photography
Billy Woodberry
Producer
Billy Woodberry
Editor
Billy Woodberry
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Pocketbook
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What is The Pocketbook about?
In the course of a botched purse-snatching, a boy comes to question the path of his life. Billy Woodberry’s second film, and first completed in 16mm, adapts Langston Hughes’ short story, Thank You, Ma’am, and features music by Leadbelly, Thelonious Monk and Miles Davis. (Ross Lipman)
Who directed The Pocketbook?
The Pocketbook was directed by Billy Woodberry.
Who stars in The Pocketbook?
The principal cast of The Pocketbook includes Ray Cherry, David Jenkins, Simmi Ella Nelson, Christopher Thompson, Phillip Weatherspoon.
When was The Pocketbook released and how long is it?
The Pocketbook was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 13m.