Dawn's Early Light: Ralph McGill and the Segregated South
Synopsis
Colorful, outspoken, a man of many contradictions, Ralph McGill emerged during the troubled years of the 1950s and '60s as a prominent and influential Southern white opponent of segregation and one of America's most revered newspaper editors. As he became convinced of the injustice of segregation and the inevitability of change, McGill used his front-page editorial column in the Atlanta Constitution as a Southern forum for his distinctive blend of moral outrage and pragmatic moderation. McGill's life is a touchstone for understanding the complex array of forces that dramatically reshaped the South and America in the quarter-century after World War II. These elements are blended with rare archival film, compelling contemporary images and a rich musical score to create an unusually moving and evocative film.
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- Director
- Kathleen Dowdey
- Original Title
- Dawn's Early Light: Ralph McGill and the Segregated South
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kathleen Dowdey
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Kathleen Dowdey
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1989
1989
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What is Dawn's Early Light: Ralph McGill and the Segregated South about?
Colorful, outspoken, a man of many contradictions, Ralph McGill emerged during the troubled years of the 1950s and '60s as a prominent and influential Southern white opponent of segregation and one of America's most revered newspaper editors. As he became convinced of the injustice of segregation and the inevitability of change, McGill used his front-page editorial column in the Atlanta Constitution as a Southern forum for his distinctive blend of moral outrage and pragmatic moderation. McGill's life is a touchstone for understanding the complex array of forces that dramatically reshaped the South and America in the quarter-century after World War II. These elements are blended with rare archival film, compelling contemporary images and a rich musical score to create an unusually moving and evocative film.
Who directed Dawn's Early Light: Ralph McGill and the Segregated South?
Dawn's Early Light: Ralph McGill and the Segregated South was directed by Kathleen Dowdey.
Who stars in Dawn's Early Light: Ralph McGill and the Segregated South?
The principal cast of Dawn's Early Light: Ralph McGill and the Segregated South includes Burt Lancaster.
When was Dawn's Early Light: Ralph McGill and the Segregated South released and how long is it?
Dawn's Early Light: Ralph McGill and the Segregated South was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.