Son of the South
“Founding grandson without a father...”
Synopsis
In civil rights era Montgomery, Alabama, Klansman's grandson Bob Zellner must choose which side of history to be on during the Movement. Defying his family and white Southern norms, he fought against social injustice, repression and violence to change the world around him
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Son of the South | Official Trailer (HD) | Vertical EntertainmentOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-01-13
Top Cast
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Lucas Till
Bob Zellner
Julia Ormond
Virginia Durr
Brian Dennehy
Grandfather
Cedric the Entertainer
Reverend Ralph Abernathy
Matt William Knowles
Jim Zwerg
Lex Scott Davis
Joanne
Shamier Anderson
Reggie
Mike Manning
Townsend Ellis
Dexter Darden
John Lewis
Lucy Hale
Carol Ann
Jake Abel
Ludi Lin
Sienna Guillory
Chaka Forman
Nicole Ansari-Cox
Sharonne Lanier
Jonathan Sterritt
Buster
Chrissy Beyerlein
Rioter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysAmerican Black Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 5, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 5, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
August 23, 2021
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$49K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barry Alexander Brown
- Screenplay & Story
- Barry Alexander Brown
- Original Title
- Son of the South
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Worldwide Gross
- $49K
- Production Studios
- Jaba Films, Lucidity Entertainment, Major Motion Pictures Ltd., River Bend Pictures, Buffalo 8 Productions, 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barry Alexander Brown
Barry Alexander Brown, Bob Zellner
John Rosario
Barry Alexander Brown
Michael Jefferson, Stan Erdreich, Colin Bates, Spike Lee, David Brown
Department Leadership Roster
John Rosario
Director of Photography
Barry Alexander Brown
Editor
Michael Jefferson
Producer
Barry Alexander Brown
Director
Stan Erdreich
Producer
Barry Alexander Brown
Screenplay
Colin Bates
Producer
Bill Black
Producer
Eve Pomerance
Producer
William Scharpf
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Son of the South
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What is Son of the South about?
In civil rights era Montgomery, Alabama, Klansman's grandson Bob Zellner must choose which side of history to be on during the Movement. Defying his family and white Southern norms, he fought against social injustice, repression and violence to change the world around him
Who directed Son of the South?
Son of the South was directed by Barry Alexander Brown.
Who stars in Son of the South?
The principal cast of Son of the South includes Lucas Till, Julia Ormond, Brian Dennehy, Cedric the Entertainer, Matt William Knowles.
When was Son of the South released and how long is it?
Son of the South was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
How much did Son of the South make at the box office?
Son of the South grossed $49K in worldwide ticket sales.
Is Son of the South based on a book or true story?
Son of the South is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Bob Zellner".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Son of the South?
Son of the South holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 18A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).