The Harlem Hellfighters' Great War
La grande guerre des Harlem Hellfighters
Synopsis
Nicknamed the "Harlem Hellfighters", these African-Americans wanted to become ordinary citizens like everyone else. They saw fighting heroically in the trenches as their chance to achieve this. In 1918, the 15th New York National Guard Regiment became the most highly decorated unit of the First World War.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- François Reinhardt
- Original Title
- La grande guerre des Harlem Hellfighters
- Country of Origin
- France, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- PBS Productions, What's Up Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
François Reinhardt
Department Leadership Roster
François Reinhardt
Director
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What is The Harlem Hellfighters' Great War about?
Nicknamed the "Harlem Hellfighters", these African-Americans wanted to become ordinary citizens like everyone else. They saw fighting heroically in the trenches as their chance to achieve this. In 1918, the 15th New York National Guard Regiment became the most highly decorated unit of the First World War.
Who directed The Harlem Hellfighters' Great War?
The Harlem Hellfighters' Great War was directed by François Reinhardt.
Who stars in The Harlem Hellfighters' Great War?
The principal cast of The Harlem Hellfighters' Great War includes Philippe Baudoin, Barack Obama.
When was The Harlem Hellfighters' Great War released and how long is it?
The Harlem Hellfighters' Great War was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.