The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman
(1973)|
Based on the novel by Ernest J. Gaines, this highly acclaimed TV drama follows the life of a black woman born into slavery in the South during the 1850s. 110-year-old Jane Pittman (Cicely Tyson) tells her story from her days as a slave during the Civil War to her involvement in the civil rights movement in the early 1960s. The film garnered several Emmy Awards, including Best Lead Actress for Tyson and Best Director for John Korty.
Starring: Cicely Tyson, Odetta
Director: John Korty Genre: Classics Format: DVD Language: English Awards: BAFTA® Nominee ... Not rated. This movie has not been rated by the MPAA.
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Not rated. This movie has not been rated by the MPAA.