40 Years a Prisoner
“He will never be free until his family comes home.”
Synopsis
A chronicle of the controversial 1978 Philadelphia police raid on the radical back-to-nature group MOVE and the aftermath that led to a son’s decades-long fight to free his parents. Through eyewitness accounts and archival footage of the escalating tension that resulted in the controversial confrontation between police and MOVE members, the film illuminates the story of a city grappling with racial tension and police brutality with alarming topicality and modern-day relevance.
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40 Years A Prisoner (2020): Official Trailer | HBOOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-11-16
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tommy Oliver
- Screenplay & Story
- Tommy Oliver
- Original Score
- John Jennings Boyd
- Original Title
- 40 Years a Prisoner
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Confluential Films, Get Lifted Film Co.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tommy Oliver
Tommy Oliver
John Jennings Boyd
Tommy Oliver
Tommy Oliver
Shelby Stone, Tommy Oliver
Department Leadership Roster
Tommy Oliver
Editor
John Jennings Boyd
Original Music Composer
Tommy Oliver
Director of Photography
Tommy Oliver
Director
Tommy Oliver
Writer
Tommy Oliver
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About 40 Years a Prisoner
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What is 40 Years a Prisoner about?
A chronicle of the controversial 1978 Philadelphia police raid on the radical back-to-nature group MOVE and the aftermath that led to a son’s decades-long fight to free his parents. Through eyewitness accounts and archival footage of the escalating tension that resulted in the controversial confrontation between police and MOVE members, the film illuminates the story of a city grappling with racial tension and police brutality with alarming topicality and modern-day relevance.
Who directed 40 Years a Prisoner?
40 Years a Prisoner was directed by Tommy Oliver.
Who stars in 40 Years a Prisoner?
The principal cast of 40 Years a Prisoner includes Mike Davis.
When was 40 Years a Prisoner released and how long is it?
40 Years a Prisoner was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for 40 Years a Prisoner?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 40 Years a Prisoner was composed by John Jennings Boyd.