The Neutral Ground
“A film about sore losers.”
Synopsis
With sharp humor and a critical sense of curiosity, comedian CJ Hunt documents the fraught removal of four Confederate monuments in New Orleans. As the scope of his film expands, Hunt investigates the origins of a romanticized Confederacy and confronts hard truths much of America has yet to face.
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The Neutral Ground | Official Trailer | POV | PBSOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-06-29
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Tribeca Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- CJ Hunt
- Screenplay & Story
- CJ Hunt, James Hamilton
- Original Score
- Sultana Isham
- Original Title
- The Neutral Ground
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- ITVS, Ford Foundation / JustFilms, Firelight Media, Center for Asian American Media (CAAM), San Francisco Film Society, Southern Documentary Fund
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
CJ Hunt
CJ Hunt, James Hamilton
Sultana Isham
Paavo Hanninen
Jane Geisler
Darcy McKinnon, Sally Jo Fifer, Roy Wood Jr., Erika Dilday, Justine Nagan
Department Leadership Roster
Darcy McKinnon
Producer
CJ Hunt
Director
CJ Hunt
Writer
Jane Geisler
Editor
Paavo Hanninen
Director of Photography
James Hamilton
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Neutral Ground
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What is The Neutral Ground about?
With sharp humor and a critical sense of curiosity, comedian CJ Hunt documents the fraught removal of four Confederate monuments in New Orleans. As the scope of his film expands, Hunt investigates the origins of a romanticized Confederacy and confronts hard truths much of America has yet to face.
Who directed The Neutral Ground?
The Neutral Ground was directed by CJ Hunt.
Who stars in The Neutral Ground?
The principal cast of The Neutral Ground includes CJ Hunt.
When was The Neutral Ground released and how long is it?
The Neutral Ground was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for The Neutral Ground?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Neutral Ground was composed by Sultana Isham.