Whitewash: The Clarence Brandley Story
Synopsis
Based on the true story of Clarence Brandley, a black man wrongly accused in 1980 of the murder of a 16-year-old white high school girl named Cheryl Ferguson. Brandley worked at Conroe High School, where Ferguson was visiting as a member of the Belleville High School volleyball team. Three days after her body was discovered, Brandley was arrested as the murderer. Jew Don Boney, a popular activist and Houston city council member, leads the fight to uncover the truth about the Ferguson murder. Mike DeGeurin, a Texas attorney, is brought in to act as the head defense attorney for Brandley, and is joined by a former minister, Jim McCloskey. The lawyers discover that not only is there a complete lack of evidence against Brandley, but the District Attorney, James Keeshan, has been strategizing with the presiding judge. After nine years in prison, three trials and a stay of execution that saved Brandley's life, justice finally prevails as Brandley is granted his freedom.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 21, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tony Bill
- Screenplay & Story
- Abby Mann
- Original Score
- Van Dyke Parks
- Original Title
- Whitewash: The Clarence Brandley Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Television, Showtime Networks
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Bill
Abby Mann
Van Dyke Parks
Jean Lépine
Axel Hubert
Michelle Mundy
Department Leadership Roster
Tony Bill
Director
Jean Lépine
Director of Photography
Abby Mann
Writer
Axel Hubert
Editor
Michelle Mundy
Producer
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What is Whitewash: The Clarence Brandley Story about?
Based on the true story of Clarence Brandley, a black man wrongly accused in 1980 of the murder of a 16-year-old white high school girl named Cheryl Ferguson. Brandley worked at Conroe High School, where Ferguson was visiting as a member of the Belleville High School volleyball team. Three days after her body was discovered, Brandley was arrested as the murderer. Jew Don Boney, a popular activist and Houston city council member, leads the fight to uncover the truth about the Ferguson murder. Mike DeGeurin, a Texas attorney, is brought in to act as the head defense attorney for Brandley, and is joined by a former minister, Jim McCloskey. The lawyers discover that not only is there a complete lack of evidence against Brandley, but the District Attorney, James Keeshan, has been strategizing with the presiding judge. After nine years in prison, three trials and a stay of execution that saved Brandley's life, justice finally prevails as Brandley is granted his freedom.
Who directed Whitewash: The Clarence Brandley Story?
Whitewash: The Clarence Brandley Story was directed by Tony Bill.
Who stars in Whitewash: The Clarence Brandley Story?
The principal cast of Whitewash: The Clarence Brandley Story includes Courtney B. Vance, Eamonn Walker, Gil Bellows, Chuck Shamata, Joseph Ziegler.
When was Whitewash: The Clarence Brandley Story released and how long is it?
Whitewash: The Clarence Brandley Story was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Whitewash: The Clarence Brandley Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Whitewash: The Clarence Brandley Story was composed by Van Dyke Parks.