Movie Description
The Torture of Mothers: The Case of the Harlem Six
(1980)Overview
In 1963 a group of young Black boys living in Harlem were involved in an incident that earned them the nickname "The Harlem Six." Intent on protecting and clearing the names of their sons, several mothers bonded together to make their story known. This work emerges as a powerful close up of police brutality, and of power dynamics of 1960's Harlem.
Featured Crew
- Director : Woodie King Jr.
- Editor : Joseph Burton
- Cast : Ruby Dee,Starletta DuPois,Novella Nelson,Louise Stubbs,Clarice Taylor
Cast
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Facts
Original TitleThe Torture of Mothers: The Case of the Harlem Six
Status Released
Release Information
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1980-01-01
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 00h 52m
Genres
- Documentary
