Tales of the Unknown South
Synopsis
Trilogy of films about race and culture in the Deep South from the end of World War I to the civil rights protests of the 1960's. All three stories deal with fear and isolation, and the role of faith in the lives of those who venture alone into what is unknown around them.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Randy Brinson, Jim McMahan, Jim Eddins
- Screenplay & Story
- DuBose Heyward, Julia Peterkin, Diane Oliver, Benjamin Dunlap
- Original Title
- Tales of the Unknown South
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- South Carolina Educational Television Network
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Randy Brinson, Jim McMahan, Jim Eddins
DuBose Heyward, Julia Peterkin, Diane Oliver, Benjamin Dunlap
Department Leadership Roster
DuBose Heyward
Writer
Julia Peterkin
Writer
Diane Oliver
Writer
Randy Brinson
Director
Benjamin Dunlap
Writer
Jim McMahan
Director
Jim Eddins
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tales of the Unknown South
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tales of the Unknown South about?
Trilogy of films about race and culture in the Deep South from the end of World War I to the civil rights protests of the 1960's. All three stories deal with fear and isolation, and the role of faith in the lives of those who venture alone into what is unknown around them.
Who directed Tales of the Unknown South?
Tales of the Unknown South was directed by Randy Brinson, Jim McMahan, Jim Eddins.
Who stars in Tales of the Unknown South?
The principal cast of Tales of the Unknown South includes James Dickey, Bob Hungerford, Richard Leighton, Rosanna Carter, Estelle Evans.
When was Tales of the Unknown South released and how long is it?
Tales of the Unknown South was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.