James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket(1989)
James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket Synopsis
James Baldwin was at once a major 20th century American author, a Civil Rights activist and, for two crucial decades, a prophetic voice calling Americans, black and white, to confront their shared racial tragedy.
James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket (1989) is a documentary and tv movie film directed by Karen Thorsen, released on August 14, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars James Baldwin, Maya Angelou, Amiri Baraka and David Baldwin. Viewers rate it 3.0 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Karen Thorsen
- Writers:
- Douglas K. Dempsey, Karen Thorsen
- Producers:
- Karen Thorsen, William Miles
- Cinematographer:
- Don Lenzer
- Production:
- Nobody Knows Productions, Karen Thorsen, Maysles Films, Eagle Rock Entertainment, Thirteen, American Masters Pictures
- Status:
- Released
James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Baldwin
as Self (archive footage)
Maya Angelou
as Self
Amiri Baraka
as Self
- David Baldwin
David Baldwin
as Self
- David Leeming
David Leeming
as Self
- Lucien Happersberger
Lucien Happersberger
as Self
- Bernard Hassel
Bernard Hassel
as Self
- William Cole
William Cole
as Self
- Ishmael Reed
Ishmael Reed
as Self
William Styron
as Self
Engin Cezzar
as Self
- Yashar Kemal
Yashar Kemal
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Karen Thorsen, written by Douglas K. Dempsey and Karen Thorsen, produced by Karen Thorsen and William Miles.
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James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 3.0/10 from 4 ratings.
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James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket online?
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James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket (1989) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket?
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The main cast of James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket (1989) includes James Baldwin, Maya Angelou, Amiri Baraka, David Baldwin and David Leeming. The film was directed by Karen Thorsen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket released?
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James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket was released on August 14, 1989 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket worth watching?
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James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket (1989) holds an average rating of 3.0 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.