Margaret Garner
“Margaret Garner”
Synopsis
A documentary on the making of the opera 'Margaret Garner' (2005) created by Toni Morrison and Richard Danielpour. Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison was inspired by the true story of Margaret Garner in writing her novel Beloved. Garner was a slave in pre-Civil War America who escaped and killed her own daughter rather than see her return to slavery. Morrison later wrote the libretto for Margaret Garner, an opera composed by Richard Danielpour and commissioned by the Michigan Opera Theatre, the Cincinnati Opera and the Opera Company of Philadelphia in 2005. By recounting Garner's tale in conjunction with the story behind this "black opera" and the harsh Washington upbringing of its mezzo soprano, Denyce Graves, the film Margaret Garner re-examines a tragic historical moment while addressing racial issues that are still prevalent today.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mustapha Hasnaoui
- Original Score
- Richard Danielpour, Toni Morrison
- Original Title
- Margaret Garner
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mustapha Hasnaoui
Richard Danielpour, Toni Morrison
Stéphane Huter
Laurence Uebersfeld
Department Leadership Roster
Stéphane Huter
Editor
Mustapha Hasnaoui
Director
Laurence Uebersfeld
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Margaret Garner
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Margaret Garner about?
A documentary on the making of the opera 'Margaret Garner' (2005) created by Toni Morrison and Richard Danielpour. Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison was inspired by the true story of Margaret Garner in writing her novel Beloved. Garner was a slave in pre-Civil War America who escaped and killed her own daughter rather than see her return to slavery. Morrison later wrote the libretto for Margaret Garner, an opera composed by Richard Danielpour and commissioned by the Michigan Opera Theatre, the Cincinnati Opera and the Opera Company of Philadelphia in 2005. By recounting Garner's tale in conjunction with the story behind this "black opera" and the harsh Washington upbringing of its mezzo soprano, Denyce Graves, the film Margaret Garner re-examines a tragic historical moment while addressing racial issues that are still prevalent today.
Who directed Margaret Garner?
Margaret Garner was directed by Mustapha Hasnaoui.
Who stars in Margaret Garner?
The principal cast of Margaret Garner includes Denyce Graves.
When was Margaret Garner released and how long is it?
Margaret Garner was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Margaret Garner?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Margaret Garner was composed by Richard Danielpour, Toni Morrison.