The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman
Synopsis
In February, 1962, as the civil rights movement reaches Bayonne, Louisiana, a New York journalist arrives to interview Jane Pittman, who has just turned 110. She tells him her story dating back to her earliest memories before slavery ended. In between the chapters of her life, the present-day struggles of Blacks in Bayonne, urged on by Jimmy, are dramatized.
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Miss Jane Pittman
Type: Clip • Published 2007-03-11
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Cicely Tyson
Jane Pittman
Eric Brown
Jimmy (age 7)
Richard Dysart
Master Bryant
Joel Fluellen
Unc Isom
Will Hare
Elbert Cluveau
Katherine Helmond
Lady at House
David Hooks
Colonel Dye
Elinora B. Johnson
Mary
Warren Kenner
Job
Dudley Knight
Trooper Brown
Derrick Mills
Little Ned (age 5)
Valerie Odell
Ticey
Michael Murphy
Quentin Lerner
Odetta
Big Laura
Rod Perry
Joe Pittman
Roy Poole
Mister Robert
Josephine Premice
Mme. Gautier
Thalmus Rasulala
Ned (age 42)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Korty
- Screenplay & Story
- Tracy Keenan Wynn
- Original Score
- Fred Karlin
- Original Title
- The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Tomorrow Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Korty
Tracy Keenan Wynn, Ernest J. Gaines
Fred Karlin
James Crabe
Sidney Levin
Rick Rosenberg, Philip Barry Jr., Robert W. Christiansen
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Tracy Keenan Wynn
Screenplay
John Korty
Director
James Crabe
Director of Photography
Fred Karlin
Original Music Composer
Michael D. Haller
Production Design
Rick Rosenberg
Producer
Philip Barry Jr.
Producer
Sidney Levin
Editor
Robert W. Christiansen
Producer
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What is The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman about?
In February, 1962, as the civil rights movement reaches Bayonne, Louisiana, a New York journalist arrives to interview Jane Pittman, who has just turned 110. She tells him her story dating back to her earliest memories before slavery ended. In between the chapters of her life, the present-day struggles of Blacks in Bayonne, urged on by Jimmy, are dramatized.
Who directed The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman?
The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman was directed by John Korty.
Who stars in The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman?
The principal cast of The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman includes Cicely Tyson, Eric Brown, Richard Dysart, Joel Fluellen, Will Hare.
When was The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman released and how long is it?
The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman was composed by Fred Karlin.
Is The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman based on a book or true story?
The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ernest J. Gaines".