James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket (1989)
James Baldwin was at once a major 20th century American author, a Civil Rights activist and, for two crucial decades, a prophetic voice calling Americans, black and white, to confront their shared racial tragedy.
Director: Karen Thorsen
Genre: Documentary, TV Movie
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date: August 14, 1989
Cast
- James Baldwin - Self (archive footage)
- Maya Angelou - Self
- Amiri Baraka - Self
- David Baldwin - Self
- David Leeming - Self
- Lucien Happersberger - Self
- Bernard Hassel - Self
- William Cole - Self
- Ishmael Reed - Self
- William Styron - Self
Screenplay
Cinematography: Don Lenzer
Editing: Steven Olswang
Production: Nobody Knows Productions, Karen Thorsen, Maysles Films, Eagle Rock Entertainment, Thirteen, American Masters Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
literature, political activism, civil rights, biography, woman director
More Films by Director: Karen Thorsen
More Films in Genre: Documentary, TV Movie
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket about?
- James Baldwin was at once a major 20th century American author, a Civil Rights activist and, for two crucial decades, a prophetic voice calling Americans, black and white, to confront their shared racial tragedy.
- Who directed James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket?
- James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket was directed by Karen Thorsen.
- Who stars in James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket?
- James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket stars James Baldwin, Maya Angelou, Amiri Baraka, David Baldwin, David Leeming, Lucien Happersberger.
- How long is James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket?
- James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket?
- James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket is a Documentary, TV Movie film.
- Where was James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket produced?
- James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket was produced in United States of America.