The Mayor: The Age of Riley (2016)

Inspiring story of a man who provided guidance and compassion to his community for an incredible 40 year period as the mayor of Charleston, South Carolina. Entering office just as the Civil Rights movement was taking off in South Carolina, Joseph P. Riley Jr., a Democrat, became America’s Mayor and proved that the only real social change comes from the ground up. As American politics charged down the path of divisiveness, Mayor Riley sought inclusion and worked to improve his city in every way.

Director: Barbara Tranter
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 56 min
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Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
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What is The Mayor: The Age of Riley about?
Inspiring story of a man who provided guidance and compassion to his community for an incredible 40 year period as the mayor of Charleston, South Carolina. Entering office just as the Civil Rights movement was taking off in South Carolina, Joseph P. Riley Jr., a Democrat, became America’s Mayor and proved that the only real social change comes from the ground up. As American politics charged down the path of divisiveness, Mayor Riley sought inclusion and worked to improve his city in every way.
Who directed The Mayor: The Age of Riley?
The Mayor: The Age of Riley was directed by Barbara Tranter.
How long is The Mayor: The Age of Riley?
The Mayor: The Age of Riley has a runtime of 56m (56 minutes).
What genre is The Mayor: The Age of Riley?
The Mayor: The Age of Riley is a Documentary film.
Where was The Mayor: The Age of Riley produced?
The Mayor: The Age of Riley was produced in United States of America.