Racing for Time
Synopsis
Cleveland 'Stack' Stackhouse is a guard with the Texas Correctional Youth Authority who witnesses the cycle of destructive choices and racial tensions among female teen offenders and decides to do something about it. He gathers African-American, Latina and Caucasian teens, and organizes a multi-racial track team behind the bars of the prison. Participation in Stack's track team not only breaks down the racial divides between the girls, but puts them on a path to turn their lives around.
Top Cast
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Charles S. Dutton
Lt. Stack
Elizabeth Peña
Flores
Yaya DaCosta
Vanessa
Tiffany Haddish
Denise
Zulay Henao
Carmen
Saige Thompson
Cheryl
DeQuina Moore
Tonya
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
Officer Baker
Lance E. Nichols
Keith Simons
Ruthie Austin
Reggie Donald
Tameka Bob
Tray Williams
Stephen Edmond
Greer Fincher
Shanna Forrestall
Sgt. Jane Daniels
Douglas M. Griffin
Braylon Nash
Sara Jane Henriques
Maria
Louis Herthum
Ralph Connelly
Rachel Loera
Alex Peña
Jessica Craig
Lane Three
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles S. Dutton
- Screenplay & Story
- Adam Rodgers, Glenn German
- Original Score
- The Angel
- Original Title
- Racing for Time
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Von Zerneck Sertner Films, Lifetime
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles S. Dutton
Adam Rodgers, Glenn German
The Angel
William Wages
Lance Anderson
Christopher Morgan, Diane Nabatoff, Frank von Zerneck, Rocky Lang, Robert M. Sertner
Department Leadership Roster
Adam Rodgers
Writer
Charles S. Dutton
Director
Glenn German
Writer
The Angel
Original Music Composer
James A. Gelarden
Production Design
Christopher Morgan
Producer
Peter Sadowski
Producer
William Wages
Director of Photography
Lance Anderson
Editor
Kim Martínez
Costume Design
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 Racing for Time
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What is Racing for Time about?
Cleveland 'Stack' Stackhouse is a guard with the Texas Correctional Youth Authority who witnesses the cycle of destructive choices and racial tensions among female teen offenders and decides to do something about it. He gathers African-American, Latina and Caucasian teens, and organizes a multi-racial track team behind the bars of the prison. Participation in Stack's track team not only breaks down the racial divides between the girls, but puts them on a path to turn their lives around.
Who directed Racing for Time?
Racing for Time was directed by Charles S. Dutton.
Who stars in Racing for Time?
The principal cast of Racing for Time includes Charles S. Dutton, Elizabeth Peña, Yaya DaCosta, Tiffany Haddish, Zulay Henao.
When was Racing for Time released and how long is it?
Racing for Time was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Racing for Time?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Racing for Time was composed by The Angel.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Racing for Time?
Racing for Time holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).