
Pardons of Innocence: The Wilmington Ten
“The true story of The Wilmington Ten”
Synopsis
This documentary recounts the turbulent history surrounding the troubled desegregation of New Hanover County Public School System in North Carolina during the late 1960s through 1971, and the violence that led up to the false prosecution and convictions of eight black male students, a white female community organizer, and fiery civil rights activist, Rev. Benjamin Chavis, for protesting racial injustice.
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Pardons of Innocence: The Wilmington Ten Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-07-30
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The documentary premiered April 5, 2014 during a special screening at UNC-Wilmington in Wilmington, NC.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cash Michaels
- Screenplay & Story
- Cash Michaels
- Original Title
- Pardons of Innocence: The Wilmington Ten
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Studios
- Cashworks HD Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cash Michaels
Cash Michaels
Cash Michaels
Department Leadership Roster
Cash Michaels
Director
Cash Michaels
Producer
Cash Michaels
Writer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Pardons of Innocence: The Wilmington Ten about?
This documentary recounts the turbulent history surrounding the troubled desegregation of New Hanover County Public School System in North Carolina during the late 1960s through 1971, and the violence that led up to the false prosecution and convictions of eight black male students, a white female community organizer, and fiery civil rights activist, Rev. Benjamin Chavis, for protesting racial injustice.
Who directed Pardons of Innocence: The Wilmington Ten?
Pardons of Innocence: The Wilmington Ten was directed by Cash Michaels.
Who stars in Pardons of Innocence: The Wilmington Ten?
The principal cast of Pardons of Innocence: The Wilmington Ten includes Beverly Perdue, Joseph McNeil, Benjamin Chavis Muhammad, Jeremiah Wright.
When was Pardons of Innocence: The Wilmington Ten released and how long is it?
Pardons of Innocence: The Wilmington Ten was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pardons of Innocence: The Wilmington Ten?
Pardons of Innocence: The Wilmington Ten holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).




















