Lillie & Leander: A Legacy of Violence (2007)
Some secrets cannot stay buried.
Documentarian Jeffrey Morgan set out to the track one woman's search for the truth about her great-great-aunt's 1908 murder. But his film quickly became a fascinating study of racism, revenge and family secrets. In the process of uncovering information about her ancestor's violent death at the hands of an African-American suspect, the woman learns that her family tree might have also produced a few murderers.
Director: Jeffrey Morgan
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 83 min
Release Date: April 27, 2007
Cast
- Nancy Guzmán - Lillie Brewton Davis
- Jerry Jackson - Lillie's Attacker
Music: Jerry Jackson, Jim English
Editing: Jeffrey Morgan
Production: Sandy Hollow Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
historical, true crime, race, deep south racism
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lillie & Leander: A Legacy of Violence about?
- Documentarian Jeffrey Morgan set out to the track one woman's search for the truth about her great-great-aunt's 1908 murder. But his film quickly became a fascinating study of racism, revenge and family secrets. In the process of uncovering information about her ancestor's violent death at the hands of an African-American suspect, the woman learns that her family tree might have also produced a few murderers.
- Who directed Lillie & Leander: A Legacy of Violence?
- Lillie & Leander: A Legacy of Violence was directed by Jeffrey Morgan.
- Who stars in Lillie & Leander: A Legacy of Violence?
- Lillie & Leander: A Legacy of Violence stars Nancy Guzmán, Jerry Jackson.
- How long is Lillie & Leander: A Legacy of Violence?
- Lillie & Leander: A Legacy of Violence has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
- What genre is Lillie & Leander: A Legacy of Violence?
- Lillie & Leander: A Legacy of Violence is a Documentary film.
- Where was Lillie & Leander: A Legacy of Violence produced?
- Lillie & Leander: A Legacy of Violence was produced in United States of America.