Building Atlanta: The Story of Herman J. Russell(2020)
Building his legacy in the Atlanta skyline – the triumphs of Herman J. Russell
Building Atlanta: The Story of Herman J. Russell Synopsis
Herman J. Russell, born in the Jim Crow-era South, built one of the oldest and largest black-owned construction and real estate firms in the country. Since the 1960s, his company has helped shape Atlanta’s skyline, including work on the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Mercedes Benz Stadium, State Farm Arena and many more.
Building Atlanta: The Story of Herman J. Russell (2020) is a documentary and history film directed by David Hughes Duke, released on February 16, 2020 with a runtime of 53m. It stars Herman J. Russell.
- Director:
- David Hughes Duke
- Writers:
- David Hughes Duke
- Producers:
- David Hughes Duke
- Production:
- Living Stories, PBS
- Status:
- Released
Building Atlanta: The Story of Herman J. Russell (2020) Trailer
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Building Atlanta: The Story of Herman J. Russell Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by David Hughes Duke, written by David Hughes Duke, produced by David Hughes Duke.
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Building Atlanta: The Story of Herman J. Russell – Frequently Asked Questions
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The main cast of Building Atlanta: The Story of Herman J. Russell (2020) includes Herman J. Russell. The film was directed by David Hughes Duke. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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Building Atlanta: The Story of Herman J. Russell was released on February 16, 2020 and runs for 53m.
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