Suzanne, Suzanne
Synopsis
This poignant documentary profiles a young black woman's struggle to confront the legacy of a physically abusive father and her headlong flight into drug abuse. Suzanne, after years of physical and psychological abuse, is compelled to understand her father's violence and her mother's passive complicity, who suffered at her husband's hands as well, as the keys to her own self-destruction. After years of silence, Suzanne and her mother are finally able to share their painful experiences with each other in an intensely moving moment of truth.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Camille Billops, James Hatch
- Original Score
- Christa Victoria
- Original Title
- Suzanne, Suzanne
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 26m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Camille Billops, James Hatch
Christa Victoria
Dion Hatch
Michael Kirchberger
Department Leadership Roster
Camille Billops
Director
James Hatch
Director
Dion Hatch
Director of Photography
Michael Kirchberger
Editor
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What is Suzanne, Suzanne about?
This poignant documentary profiles a young black woman's struggle to confront the legacy of a physically abusive father and her headlong flight into drug abuse. Suzanne, after years of physical and psychological abuse, is compelled to understand her father's violence and her mother's passive complicity, who suffered at her husband's hands as well, as the keys to her own self-destruction. After years of silence, Suzanne and her mother are finally able to share their painful experiences with each other in an intensely moving moment of truth.
Who directed Suzanne, Suzanne?
Suzanne, Suzanne was directed by Camille Billops, James Hatch.
Who stars in Suzanne, Suzanne?
The principal cast of Suzanne, Suzanne includes Not specified.
When was Suzanne, Suzanne released and how long is it?
Suzanne, Suzanne was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Suzanne, Suzanne?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Suzanne, Suzanne was composed by Christa Victoria.