Autobiography of miss jane pittman cast
The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman (film)
1974 American TV series or program
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| Genre | Drama |
| Based on | The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman by Ernest J. Gaines |
| Screenplay by | Tracy Keenan Wynn |
| Directed by | John Korty |
| Starring | Cicely Tyson Barbara Cheney Richard Dysart Katherine Helmond Michael Murphy Odetta Thalmus Rasulala |
| Theme music composer | Fred Karlin |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Producers | Robert W. Christiansen Rick Rosenberg Philip Barry Jr. |
| Production locations | Natchez, Mississippi Woodville, Mississippi Ashland-Belle Helene Plantation - State Highway 75, Geismer, Louisiana Ryan Airport - 9430 Jackie Cochran Drive, Baton Rouge, Louisiana The Cottage Plantation - 10528 Cottage Lane, St. Francisville, Louisiana |
| Cinematography | James Crabe |
| Editor | Sidney Levin |
| Running time | 110 minutes |
| Production company | Tomorrow Entertainment |
| Network | CBS |
| Release | January 31, 1974 (1974-01-31) |
The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman is an American television film based on the novel of the same name by Ernest J. Gaines starring Cicely Tyson as the titular heroine. The film was broadcast on CBS on Thursday, January 31, 1974.
Directed by John Korty, the screenplay was written by Tracy Keenan Wynn and executive produced by Roger Gimbel. It stars Cicely Tyson in the lead role, as well as Michael Murphy, Richard Dysart, Katherine Helmond, and Odetta. The film was shot in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and was notable for its use of very realistic special effects makeup by Stan Winston and Rick Baker for the lead character, who is shown from ages 23 to 110. The film is distributed through Classic Media.
Synopsis
February 1962 Civil Rights Movement. Jane (played by Cicely Tyson
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Synopsis
In February, 1962, as the civil rights movement reaches Bayonne, Louisiana, a New York journalist arrives to interview Jane Pittman, who has just turned 110. She tells him her story dating back to her earliest memories before slavery ended. In between the chapters of her life, the present-day struggles of Blacks in Bayonne, urged on by Jimmy, are dramatized.
Popular reviews
More☆"Do you remember getting your freedom?"
"I hope I never forget it."☆Very pleased to see this movie pop up on the streaming service Peacock today, no doubt added because of the recent death of Cicely Tyson. Originally broadcast on television in 1974, The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman won an incredible NINE Emmy Awards, including Best Actress, Best Directing for John Korty, Best Writing for Tracy Keenan Wynn, and as any viewer can see maybe the most award-worthy achievement in Best Makeup for Stan Winston and Rick Baker.
So, for many reasons, this excellent film is a wonderful watch for Black History Month. I implore you to do the same.
Outside Baton Rouge, Louisiana in 1962, Jane Pittman (Tyson)…
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50th Anniversary!
By today's standards this groundbreaking television movie is dated but when it aired fifty years ago, it taught many Americans more Black history than most schools. A few years later the mini-series "Roots" would further educate America. Cicely Tyson, in an Emmy awarded performance, plays Miss Pittman from her early 20s all the way until the age of her death, 110 years old. The makeup from Rick Baker and Stan Winston is very impressive. More so, is Tyson's ability to convey an array of emotions, despite what must've been very uncomfortable. It's heavily caked on her face and neck and the Louisiana heat must've been stifling. Tyson makes this well-worth seeing!
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I wanted to make sure this was on my list to honor the late queen Cicely Tyson. 🕊👑
She was great as Jane
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