Letter to the Free
Synopsis
Inspired by some of the greatest musical recordings and performances 'behind bars', Young imagines a time and place where jails and prisons are no longer filled with bodies but are ruins of a time of isolation, pain and absence. A film about our collective redemption. About second chances, forgiving mistakes, rehabilitation, love and exoneration.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bradford Young
- Original Score
- Karriem Riggins
- Original Title
- Letter to the Free
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 19m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bradford Young
Karriem Riggins
Bradford Young, Maceo Bishop
Marc Thomas
Erin Wile
Department Leadership Roster
Karriem Riggins
Original Music Composer
Marc Thomas
Editor
Erin Wile
Producer
Bradford Young
Director
Akin McKenzie
Production Design
Bradford Young
Director of Photography
Maceo Bishop
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Letter to the Free
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Letter to the Free about?
Inspired by some of the greatest musical recordings and performances 'behind bars', Young imagines a time and place where jails and prisons are no longer filled with bodies but are ruins of a time of isolation, pain and absence. A film about our collective redemption. About second chances, forgiving mistakes, rehabilitation, love and exoneration.
Who directed Letter to the Free?
Letter to the Free was directed by Bradford Young.
Who stars in Letter to the Free?
The principal cast of Letter to the Free includes Karriem Riggins, Common, Andra Day, Robert Glasper, Bilal.
When was Letter to the Free released and how long is it?
Letter to the Free was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Letter to the Free?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Letter to the Free was composed by Karriem Riggins.