A Crime on the Bayou
Synopsis
A Crime on the Bayou is the story of Gary Duncan, a Black teenager from Plaquemines Parish, a swampy strip of land south of New Orleans. In 1966, Duncan tries to break up an argument between white and Black teenagers outside a newly integrated school. He gently lays his hand on a white boy’s arm. The boy recoils like a snake. That night, police burst into Duncan’s trailer and arrest him for assault on a minor. A young Jewish attorney, Richard Sobol, leaves his prestigious D.C. firm to volunteer in New Orleans. With his help, Duncan bravely stands up to a racist legal system powered by a white supremacist boss to challenge his unfair arrest. Their fight goes all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, and their lifelong friendship is forged.
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A Crime On The Bayou (2021) - Official Trailer (HD)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-04-30
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 18, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nancy Buirski
- Screenplay & Story
- Nancy Buirski
- Original Title
- A Crime on the Bayou
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Augusta Films, Get Lifted Film Co., Artemis Rising, Shout! Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nancy Buirski
Nancy Buirski
Rex Miller
Anthony Ripoli
John Legend, Regina K. Scully, Geralyn White Dreyfous, Nancy Buirski, Susan Margolin
Department Leadership Roster
Nancy Buirski
Director
Nancy Buirski
Producer
Susan Margolin
Producer
Claire L. Chandler
Producer
Rex Miller
Director of Photography
Anthony Ripoli
Editor
Nancy Buirski
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is A Crime on the Bayou about?
A Crime on the Bayou is the story of Gary Duncan, a Black teenager from Plaquemines Parish, a swampy strip of land south of New Orleans. In 1966, Duncan tries to break up an argument between white and Black teenagers outside a newly integrated school. He gently lays his hand on a white boy’s arm. The boy recoils like a snake. That night, police burst into Duncan’s trailer and arrest him for assault on a minor. A young Jewish attorney, Richard Sobol, leaves his prestigious D.C. firm to volunteer in New Orleans. With his help, Duncan bravely stands up to a racist legal system powered by a white supremacist boss to challenge his unfair arrest. Their fight goes all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, and their lifelong friendship is forged.
Who directed A Crime on the Bayou?
A Crime on the Bayou was directed by Nancy Buirski.
Who stars in A Crime on the Bayou?
The principal cast of A Crime on the Bayou includes Not specified.
When was A Crime on the Bayou released and how long is it?
A Crime on the Bayou was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Crime on the Bayou?
A Crime on the Bayou holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).