The Rape of Recy Taylor (2019)

She spoke up

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Recy Taylor, a 24-year-old black mother and sharecropper, was gang raped by six white boys in 1944 Alabama. Common in Jim Crow South, few women spoke up in fear for their lives. Not Recy Taylor, who bravely identified her rapists. The NAACP sent its chief rape investigator Rosa Parks, who rallied support and triggered an unprecedented outcry for justice. The film exposes a legacy of physical abuse of black women and reveals Rosa Parks’ intimate role in Recy Taylor’s story.

Director: Nancy Buirski
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 91 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Rex Miller
Editing: Anthony Ripoli
Production: Augusta Films, Transform Films, Artemis Rising, Matador Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

rape, southern usa, alabama, racism, woman director, sexual assault, 1940s, jim crow laws

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Rape of Recy Taylor about?
Recy Taylor, a 24-year-old black mother and sharecropper, was gang raped by six white boys in 1944 Alabama. Common in Jim Crow South, few women spoke up in fear for their lives. Not Recy Taylor, who bravely identified her rapists. The NAACP sent its chief rape investigator Rosa Parks, who rallied support and triggered an unprecedented outcry for justice. The film exposes a legacy of physical abuse of black women and reveals Rosa Parks’ intimate role in Recy Taylor’s story.
Who directed The Rape of Recy Taylor?
The Rape of Recy Taylor was directed by Nancy Buirski.
Who stars in The Rape of Recy Taylor?
The Rape of Recy Taylor stars Tommy Bernardi, Cynthia Erivo.
How long is The Rape of Recy Taylor?
The Rape of Recy Taylor has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
What genre is The Rape of Recy Taylor?
The Rape of Recy Taylor is a Documentary film.
Where was The Rape of Recy Taylor produced?
The Rape of Recy Taylor was produced in United States of America.