The 24th
“I am a man”
Synopsis
The incredibly powerful and timely true story of the all-black Twenty-Fourth United States Infantry Regiment, and the Houston Riot of 1917. The Houston Riot was a mutiny by 156 African American soldiers in response to the brutal violence and abuse at the hands of Houston police officers.
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The 24th | Official Trailer (HD) | Vertical EntertainmentOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-08-05
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Trai Byers
Boston
Bashir Salahuddin
Big Joe
Aja Naomi King
Marie
Mo McRae
Walker
Tosin Morohunfola
Franklin
Mykelti Williamson
Sgt. Hayes
Thomas Haden Church
Col. Norton
Lorenzo Yearby
Lucky
David King
Bystander
Cuyle Carvin
Cross
Jim Klock
Abner Lockhart
Cranston Johnson
Sergeant Clinton
Tony DeMil
Tommy Lee
Joseph Lee Anderson
Davids
Derek Russo
Evans
Tyshon Freeman
McGhee
Tanya Chisholm
Alice
Michael Rose
Carter Hammond
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 21, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kevin Willmott
- Screenplay & Story
- Kevin Willmott, Trai Byers
- Original Score
- Alex Heffes
- Original Title
- The 24th
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- New Slate Ventures, EMJAG Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kevin Willmott
Kevin Willmott, Trai Byers
Alex Heffes
Brett Pawlak, Chris Arata
Mollie Goldstein
Jordan Fudge, Alexandra Milchan, Kevin Willmott, Trai Byers, Tony Grazia
Department Leadership Roster
Kevin Willmott
Director
Kevin Willmott
Writer
Trai Byers
Writer
Jordan Fudge
Producer
Alexandra Milchan
Producer
Kevin Willmott
Producer
Trai Byers
Producer
Alex Heffes
Original Music Composer
Brett Pawlak
Director of Photography
Mollie Goldstein
Editor
Jonathan A. Carlson
Production Design
Michael T. Boyd
Costume Design
William Scharpf
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The 24th
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The 24th about?
The incredibly powerful and timely true story of the all-black Twenty-Fourth United States Infantry Regiment, and the Houston Riot of 1917. The Houston Riot was a mutiny by 156 African American soldiers in response to the brutal violence and abuse at the hands of Houston police officers.
Who directed The 24th?
The 24th was directed by Kevin Willmott.
Who stars in The 24th?
The principal cast of The 24th includes Trai Byers, Bashir Salahuddin, Aja Naomi King, Mo McRae, Tosin Morohunfola.
When was The 24th released and how long is it?
The 24th was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The 24th?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The 24th was composed by Alex Heffes.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The 24th?
The 24th holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).