River of Hope
Synopsis
"River of Hope" tells the story of how a former slave Mary Barnes Cabell and her children helped found the first college for African Americans in West Virginia. Based on true events.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Chuck Anziulewicz
Atticus Hagen
Angelica Armstrong
Mary Barnes Cabell
Tristan Bragg
Young Sam Cabell Barnes Junior
Conrad Carpenter
Henry Quarrier (Defense Attorney)
Michael Wayne Collins
Baby Samuel Barnes
George Dale Jr.
James Edwin Campbell
Nikki Ellis
Eunice Cabell
Robert Elswick
George Ruffner (Prosecuting Attorney)
Herbert Gardner
Governor Aretus Fleming
Ryan Gilleran
Sam Cabell
Evan Given
Allen Spradling
John Halstead
Poker Dealer
Grace Hartz-Thomas
Miss Mary Rock
Lawrence Johnson
Governor's Assistant
Que Johnson
Byrd Prillerman
Kaia Kessell
Young Eunice Cabell
Bill Kimmons
Judge James E. Brown
Fiauna Linet
Marina Cabell Hurt
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Calvin Grimm
- Screenplay & Story
- Herbert Gardner, Leslie Bragg, Calvin Grimm, Angelica Armstrong, Fiauna Linet
- Original Title
- River of Hope
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Lost Valley Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Calvin Grimm
Herbert Gardner, Leslie Bragg, Calvin Grimm, Angelica Armstrong, Fiauna Linet
Calvin Grimm
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert Gardner
Writer
Leslie Bragg
Writer
Calvin Grimm
Director
Calvin Grimm
Writer
Angelica Armstrong
Writer
Fiauna Linet
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About River of Hope
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What is River of Hope about?
"River of Hope" tells the story of how a former slave Mary Barnes Cabell and her children helped found the first college for African Americans in West Virginia. Based on true events.
Who directed River of Hope?
River of Hope was directed by Calvin Grimm.
Who stars in River of Hope?
The principal cast of River of Hope includes Chuck Anziulewicz, Angelica Armstrong, Tristan Bragg, Conrad Carpenter, Michael Wayne Collins.
When was River of Hope released and how long is it?
River of Hope was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.