The Rape of Recy Taylor
“She spoke up”
Synopsis
Recy Taylor, a 24-year-old black mother and sharecropper, was gang raped by six white boys in 1944 Alabama. Common in Jim Crow South, few women spoke up in fear for their lives. Not Recy Taylor, who bravely identified her rapists. The NAACP sent its chief rape investigator Rosa Parks, who rallied support and triggered an unprecedented outcry for justice. The film exposes a legacy of physical abuse of black women and reveals Rosa Parks’ intimate role in Recy Taylor’s story.
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The Rape of Recy Taylor - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-04-25
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 3, 2018
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nancy Buirski
- Screenplay & Story
- Nancy Buirski
- Original Title
- The Rape of Recy Taylor
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Augusta Films, Transform Films, Artemis Rising, Matador Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nancy Buirski
Nancy Buirski
Rex Miller
Anthony Ripoli
Amy Tiemann, Claire L. Chandler, Mark Trustin, Regina K. Scully, Barbara Dobkin
Department Leadership Roster
Claire L. Chandler
Producer
Nancy Buirski
Director
Nancy Buirski
Writer
Anthony Ripoli
Editor
Rex Miller
Director of Photography
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What is The Rape of Recy Taylor about?
Recy Taylor, a 24-year-old black mother and sharecropper, was gang raped by six white boys in 1944 Alabama. Common in Jim Crow South, few women spoke up in fear for their lives. Not Recy Taylor, who bravely identified her rapists. The NAACP sent its chief rape investigator Rosa Parks, who rallied support and triggered an unprecedented outcry for justice. The film exposes a legacy of physical abuse of black women and reveals Rosa Parks’ intimate role in Recy Taylor’s story.
Who directed The Rape of Recy Taylor?
The Rape of Recy Taylor was directed by Nancy Buirski.
Who stars in The Rape of Recy Taylor?
The principal cast of The Rape of Recy Taylor includes Tommy Bernardi, Cynthia Erivo.
When was The Rape of Recy Taylor released and how long is it?
The Rape of Recy Taylor was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.