Bisbee '17
“The past is present.”
Synopsis
It’s 2017 in Bisbee, Arizona, an old copper-mining town just miles from the Mexican border. The town’s close-knit community prepares to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Bisbee’s darkest hour: the infamous Bisbee Deportation of 1917, during which 1,200 striking miners were violently taken from their homes, banished to the middle of the desert, and left to die. Townspeople confront this violent, misunderstood past by staging dramatic recreations of the escalating strike. These dramatized scenes are based on subjective versions of the story and “directed,” in a sense, by residents with conflicting views of the event. Deeply personal segments torn from family history build toward a massive restaging of the deportation itself on the exact day of its 100th anniversary.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2019-07-10
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 5, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Greene
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Greene
- Original Score
- Keegan DeWitt
- Original Title
- Bisbee '17
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Production Studios
- Impact Partners, Concordia Studio, Doc Society
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Greene
Robert Greene
Keegan DeWitt
Jarred Alterman, Robert Kolodny
Bennett Elliott, Douglas Tirola, Susan Bedusa, Davis Guggenheim, Geralyn White Dreyfous
Department Leadership Roster
Bennett Elliott
Producer
Douglas Tirola
Producer
Susan Bedusa
Producer
Robert Greene
Screenplay
Robert Greene
Director
Jarred Alterman
Director of Photography
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bisbee '17
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What is Bisbee '17 about?
It’s 2017 in Bisbee, Arizona, an old copper-mining town just miles from the Mexican border. The town’s close-knit community prepares to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Bisbee’s darkest hour: the infamous Bisbee Deportation of 1917, during which 1,200 striking miners were violently taken from their homes, banished to the middle of the desert, and left to die. Townspeople confront this violent, misunderstood past by staging dramatic recreations of the escalating strike. These dramatized scenes are based on subjective versions of the story and “directed,” in a sense, by residents with conflicting views of the event. Deeply personal segments torn from family history build toward a massive restaging of the deportation itself on the exact day of its 100th anniversary.
Who directed Bisbee '17?
Bisbee '17 was directed by Robert Greene.
Who stars in Bisbee '17?
The principal cast of Bisbee '17 includes Fernando Serrano, Laurie McKenna, Graeme Family, Mike Anderson, Richard Hodges.
When was Bisbee '17 released and how long is it?
Bisbee '17 was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for Bisbee '17?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bisbee '17 was composed by Keegan DeWitt.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bisbee '17?
Bisbee '17 holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).