The Long Shadow(2018)
When you are accustomed to privilege, equality feels like oppression.
The Long Shadow Synopsis
When filmmaker and investigative journalist Frances Causey, a daughter of the South, set out to explore the continuing racial divisions in the US, what she discovered was that the politics of slavery didn't end with the Civil War. In an astonishingly candid look at the United States' original sin, The Long Shadow traces slavery's history from America's founding up through its insidious ties to racism today.
The Long Shadow (2018) is a documentary film directed by Frances Causey, released on October 26, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Frances Causey and Sally Holst. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Frances Causey
- Writers:
- Frances Causey
- Producers:
- Sally Holst, Frances Causey, Jed Riffe
- Production:
- Jed Riffe Films
- Status:
- Released
The Long Shadow (2018) Trailer
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The Long Shadow Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Frances Causey, written by Frances Causey, produced by Sally Holst, Frances Causey and Jed Riffe.
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The Long Shadow Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Long Shadow – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Long Shadow online?
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The Long Shadow (2018) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Long Shadow?
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The main cast of The Long Shadow (2018) includes Frances Causey and Sally Holst. The film was directed by Frances Causey. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Long Shadow released?
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The Long Shadow was released on October 26, 2018 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is The Long Shadow worth watching?
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The Long Shadow (2018) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Long Shadow?
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Yes. The official The Long Shadow trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.