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A Place of Our Own

Synopsis

Filmmaker Stanley Nelson's look back at the 40 years he spent summering at Oak Bluffs, a black-oriented resort community on Martha's Vineyard.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

February 11, 2004

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Digital Streaming Debut

February 1, 2022

VOD & Digital Platforms

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Stanley Nelson
Screenplay & Story
Stanley Nelson, Marcia Smith
Original Score
Kathryn Bostic
Original Title
A Place of Our Own
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
54m
Production Studios
Firelight Media

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Stanley Nelson

Screenplay & Story

Stanley Nelson, Marcia Smith

Original Score & Music

Kathryn Bostic

Director of Photography

Carol Bash

Film Editing

Sandra Christie, Helen Yum

Producers

Stanley Nelson, Carlos R. Bermúdez

Department Leadership Roster

Stanley Nelson

Stanley Nelson

Director

Stanley Nelson

Stanley Nelson

Writer

Marcia Smith

Writer

Stanley Nelson

Stanley Nelson

Producer

Carlos R. Bermúdez

Producer

Sandra Christie

Editor

Helen Yum

Editor

Carol Bash

Director of Photography

Kathryn Bostic

Kathryn Bostic

Original Music Composer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for A Place of Our Own.

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Frequently Asked Questions About A Place of Our Own

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is A Place of Our Own about?

Filmmaker Stanley Nelson's look back at the 40 years he spent summering at Oak Bluffs, a black-oriented resort community on Martha's Vineyard.

Who directed A Place of Our Own?

A Place of Our Own was directed by Stanley Nelson.

Who stars in A Place of Our Own?

The principal cast of A Place of Our Own includes Stanley Nelson, Cecelia Antoinette, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Lani Guinier, Manning Marable.

When was A Place of Our Own released and how long is it?

A Place of Our Own was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 54m.

Who composed the musical score for A Place of Our Own?

The original motion picture soundtrack for A Place of Our Own was composed by Kathryn Bostic.