Black August
"For political prisoner George Jackson, revolution was not a choice... it was a necessity"
Originally released in 2007. Black August is a drama film. directed by Samm Styles.
Starring Gary Dourdan, Darren Bridgett, and Ezra J. Stanley
Synopsis
The last 14 months of George Jackson's life was an existence under subjective and objective conditions in California's industrial prison complex. George Jackson would spend 11 years in jail (7 of which were in solitary confinement) for a $70 gas station robbery crime in 1960. He was 18 years of age when the sentence of one year-to-life was handed down to him.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 1, 2007
18 years ago
Runtime
1h 56m
116 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Budget
$1.5M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Gary Dourdan
as George Jackson
Darren Bridgett
as David Dryer
Ezra J. Stanley
as Jonathan Jackson
'Big' LeRoy Mobley
as Lumumba
Vonetta McGee
as Georgia Jackson
Don Williams
as FBI Agent Walker
Greg Gibbs
as Fred Bennett
Leith M. Burke
as W.L. Nolan
Cabran E. Chamberlain
as Policeman
Cully Fredricksen
as Guard Williams
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,500,000
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Black August about?
The last 14 months of George Jackson's life was an existence under subjective and objective conditions in California's industrial prison complex. George Jackson would spend 11 years in jail (7 of w...
Who directed Black August?
Black August was directed by Samm Styles.
How long is Black August?
Black August has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
When was Black August released?
Black August was released on August 1, 2007 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Black August?
The main cast of Black August includes Gary Dourdan, Darren Bridgett, Ezra J. Stanley, 'Big' LeRoy Mobley, Vonetta McGee.