August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand(2015)
August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand Synopsis
Unprecedented access to Wilson’s theatrical archives, rarely seen interviews and new dramatic readings bring to life his seminal 10-play cycle chronicling a century of African-American life. Wilson won two Pulitzer Prizes for Drama.
August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand (2015) is a documentary film directed by Sam Pollard, released on February 20, 2015 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars August Wilson, Viola Davis, Charles S. Dutton and Laurence Fishburne.
- Director:
- Sam Pollard
- Writers:
- Stephen Stept
- Status:
- Released
August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand (2015) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand before you stream it.
August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand Cast & Crew
Main cast
August Wilson
as Self (archive footage)
Viola Davis
as Self
Charles S. Dutton
as Self
Laurence Fishburne
as Self
James Earl Jones
as Self
Suzan-Lori Parks
as Self
Phylicia Rashād
as Self
- Freda Ellis
Freda Ellis
as Self
- Constanza Romero
Constanza Romero
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Sam Pollard, written by Stephen Stept.
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August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand online?
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August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand (2015) is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand?
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The main cast of August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand (2015) includes August Wilson, Viola Davis, Charles S. Dutton, Laurence Fishburne and James Earl Jones. The film was directed by Sam Pollard. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand released?
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August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand was released on February 20, 2015 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is there a trailer for August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand?
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Yes. The official August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.