Captive Heart: The James Mink Story (1996)
The return to freedom won't be an easy path.
James Mink is a black man in Canada who has built a very successful livery business, and enjoys a white wife and a beautiful daughter, Mary. An excellent match is arranged with an American businessman, but when he takes his new wife Mary across the border his true character emerges - he sells her into slavery. James and Elizabeth must go to Virginia to rescue their daughter.
Director: Bruce Pittman
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: April 14, 1996
Cast
- Louis Gossett Jr. - James Mink
- Kate Nelligan - Elizabeth Mink
- Ruby Dee - Indigo
- Peter Outerbridge - William Johnson
- Michael Jai White - Elroy
- Rachael Crawford - Mary Mink
- Don Francks - Risser
- Aron Tager - Conductor
- J. Winston Carroll - Stage driver
Screenplay
- Bryon White (Story)
- Bryon White (Teleplay)
- Brian Bird (Teleplay)
- John Wierick (Teleplay)
Music: Neil Smolar
Cinematography: Michael Storey
Production: CanWest Global Communications, Dorothea G. Petrie Productions, Hallmark Entertainment, Jaylar Productions, Logo Entertainment
Country: Canada, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Social Commentary and Reflection
Keywords
slavery, interracial relationship, racism, escape from slavery
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Captive Heart: The James Mink Story about?
- James Mink is a black man in Canada who has built a very successful livery business, and enjoys a white wife and a beautiful daughter, Mary. An excellent match is arranged with an American businessman, but when he takes his new wife Mary across the border his true character emerges - he sells her into slavery. James and Elizabeth must go to Virginia to rescue their daughter.
- Who directed Captive Heart: The James Mink Story?
- Captive Heart: The James Mink Story was directed by Bruce Pittman.
- Who stars in Captive Heart: The James Mink Story?
- Captive Heart: The James Mink Story stars Louis Gossett Jr., Kate Nelligan, Ruby Dee, Peter Outerbridge, Michael Jai White, Rachael Crawford.
- How long is Captive Heart: The James Mink Story?
- Captive Heart: The James Mink Story has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is Captive Heart: The James Mink Story?
- Captive Heart: The James Mink Story is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Captive Heart: The James Mink Story produced?
- Captive Heart: The James Mink Story was produced in Canada, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Captive Heart: The James Mink Story?
- The themes of Captive Heart: The James Mink Story include: Social Commentary and Reflection.