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NR20141h 59mUnited States of America

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

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

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

Director

Cash Michaels

Screenplay & Story

Cash Michaels

Producers

Cash Michaels

Department Leadership Roster

Cash Michaels

Director

Cash Michaels

Producer

Cash Michaels

Writer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

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.).