Across the Tracks
Originally released in 2015. Across the Tracks is a feature film. directed by Michael Cooke. At just 15 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Don Battee, Nicky Buggs, and Berkeley Clayborne
Synopsis
Tara and Ella Hines are sisters living very different lives. Tara is a big city architect with a fighting spirit that has brought her great success. Ella, a few years younger, never left the hometown of their youth and has been the primary caretaker of the family. Estranged for 40 years, they are brought together finally with the death of their mother. Through a series of flashbacks, their childhood in rural 1960s Georgia unfolds. The "Coloreds only" bathroom and side entrance to shops. The train tracks that separated the town by skin color. We see them navigate this world full of inferiority and bullying, ultimately leading to Ella's decision to become white. As the sisters lay their mother to rest, the past rises up to meet them and we're finally shown the moment that tore their family apart.
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Across the Tracks about?
Tara and Ella Hines are sisters living very different lives. Tara is a big city architect with a fighting spirit that has brought her great success. Ella, a few years younger, never left the hometo...
Who directed Across the Tracks?
Across the Tracks was directed by Michael Cooke.
How long is Across the Tracks?
Across the Tracks has a runtime of 0 hours and 15 minutes (15 minutes total).
When was Across the Tracks released?
Across the Tracks was released on March 1, 2015 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Across the Tracks?
The main cast of Across the Tracks includes Don Battee, Nicky Buggs, Berkeley Clayborne, Brynn Crosby, Thursday Farrar.