The Bombing of Osage Avenue
Synopsis
Describes the confrontation between Philadelphia Police and members of the MOVE organization on Mother's Day, 1985, which left 11 men, women and children members of MOVE dead and 61 homes destroyed by fire. The events are situated in the history of Blacks in Philadelphia, the MOVE organization, and the Cobbs Creek neighborhood. All this is explored through historical photographs, interviews and footage of the confrontation and its resulting hearings.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Louis Massiah
- Screenplay & Story
- Toni Cade Bambara
- Original Title
- The Bombing of Osage Avenue
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Louis Massiah
Toni Cade Bambara
Department Leadership Roster
Louis Massiah
Director
Toni Cade Bambara
Writer
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What is The Bombing of Osage Avenue about?
Describes the confrontation between Philadelphia Police and members of the MOVE organization on Mother's Day, 1985, which left 11 men, women and children members of MOVE dead and 61 homes destroyed by fire. The events are situated in the history of Blacks in Philadelphia, the MOVE organization, and the Cobbs Creek neighborhood. All this is explored through historical photographs, interviews and footage of the confrontation and its resulting hearings.
Who directed The Bombing of Osage Avenue?
The Bombing of Osage Avenue was directed by Louis Massiah.
Who stars in The Bombing of Osage Avenue?
The principal cast of The Bombing of Osage Avenue includes Not specified.
When was The Bombing of Osage Avenue released and how long is it?
The Bombing of Osage Avenue was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 58m.