Through the Banks of the Red Cedar
Synopsis
In 1963 at Michigan State University, Head Coach Duffy Daugherty chose 23 black men to play on the college team. From this move came legends Gene Washington, Bubba Smith, George Webster and Clinton Jones. Director Maya Washington, Gene Washington’s daughter, charts the legacy of her father’s career and influence, along with the impact the events of 1963 have shown in the present day.
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PBS Trailer Through the Banks of the Red Cedar
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-01-18
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Gene Washington
Self
Maya Washington
Self
Sterling Armstrong
Self
Clinton Jones
Self
Alan Page
Self
Ernie Pasteur
Self
Jimmy Raye
Self
Claudith Washington
Self
Joe Kapp
Self
Carl Eller
Self
Mark Dantonio
Self
Bennie Fowler
Self
Micajah Reynolds
Self
Shá Cage
Self
Shelly Lahner
Self
Khary Jackson
Self
James Gardner
Self
Mary Moore Easter
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
Freep Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maya Washington
- Screenplay & Story
- Maya Washington
- Original Score
- Matt Koskenmaki
- Original Title
- Through the Banks of the Red Cedar
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- Running Water Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maya Washington
Maya Washington
Matt Koskenmaki
Thomas Schwingle
Anisha Acharya, Bill Kersey
Maya Washington
Department Leadership Roster
Maya Washington
Producer
Anisha Acharya
Editor
Bill Kersey
Editor
Maya Washington
Writer
Thomas Schwingle
Director of Photography
Maya Washington
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Through the Banks of the Red Cedar
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What is Through the Banks of the Red Cedar about?
In 1963 at Michigan State University, Head Coach Duffy Daugherty chose 23 black men to play on the college team. From this move came legends Gene Washington, Bubba Smith, George Webster and Clinton Jones. Director Maya Washington, Gene Washington’s daughter, charts the legacy of her father’s career and influence, along with the impact the events of 1963 have shown in the present day.
Who directed Through the Banks of the Red Cedar?
Through the Banks of the Red Cedar was directed by Maya Washington.
Who stars in Through the Banks of the Red Cedar?
The principal cast of Through the Banks of the Red Cedar includes Gene Washington, Maya Washington, Sterling Armstrong, Clinton Jones, Alan Page.
When was Through the Banks of the Red Cedar released and how long is it?
Through the Banks of the Red Cedar was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for Through the Banks of the Red Cedar?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Through the Banks of the Red Cedar was composed by Matt Koskenmaki.