Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (film)

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry is a 1978 American television film directed by Jack Smight and starring Claudia McNeil, Janet MacLachlan and Morgan Freeman. It is based on Mildred D. Taylor's Newbery Award-winning 1976 novel of the same name.[1] The film was nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards.[2][3]

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
Based onRoll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
by Mildred D. Taylor
Screenplay byArthur Heinemann
Directed byJack Smight
StarringClaudia McNeil
Janet MacLachlan
Morgan Freeman
Theme music composerFred Karlin
Country of originUnited States
Original language(s)English
Production
Producer(s)Jean Anne Moore
CinematographyRobert B. Hauser
Editor(s)Frank J. Urioste
Running time95 minutes
Production company(s)Tomorrow Entertainment
Release
Original networkABC[1]
Original releaseJune 2, 1978 (1978-06-02)

Plot

Set in 1933 Mississippi, this TV pilot film focuses on the Logans, a closely knit, fiercely independent African American family. In Part One, the Logans spearhead a boycott against a bigoted merchant. In part two, Mary Logan is fired from her teaching job for detailing the history of slavery to her students.[4]

Cast

Production

The film was shot in Mississippi.[1] and aired on ABC.

Accolades

The Primetime Emmy Awards are presented by the American Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

Primetime Emmy Awards

Year Category Nominated work Result
1978Best CinematographyRobert B. HauserNominated
Best Sound EditingWilliam L. Stevenson
Richard Raderman		Nominated
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References
  1. Fraser, C. Gerald (28 May 1978). "Drama of Black Family Will Be TV Miniseries". The New York Times. Retrieved 4 July 2017.
  2. Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry Lit Link Gr. 4-6. 9781770722637. ISBN 9781770722637.page 59
  3. A Study Guide for Mildred D. Taylor's "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry". Gale, Cengage Learning. ISBN 9781410356925.
  4. https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/roll_of_thunder_hear_my_cry


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