Zora Neale Hurston: Jump at the Sun(2008)
Zora Neale Hurston: Jump at the Sun Synopsis
Zora Neale Hurston, path-breaking novelist, pioneering anthropologist and one of the first black women to enter the American literary canon (Their Eyes Were Watching God), established the African American vernacular as one of the most vital, inventive voices in American literature. This definitive film biography, eighteen years in the making, portrays Zora in all her complexity: gifted, flamboyant, and controversial but always fiercely original.
Zora Neale Hurston: Jump at the Sun (2008) is a documentary film directed by Sam Pollard, released on August 16, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 23m. It stars Zora Neale Hurston, Kim Brockington and S. Epatha Merkerson. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Sam Pollard
- Writers:
- Kristy Andersen
- Production:
- Kristy Andersen
- Status:
- Released
Zora Neale Hurston: Jump at the Sun (2008) Trailer
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Zora Neale Hurston: Jump at the Sun Cast & Crew
Main cast
Zora Neale Hurston
as Self (archive footage)
Kim Brockington
as Zora Neale Hurston
S. Epatha Merkerson
as Narrator (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Sam Pollard, written by Kristy Andersen.
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Zora Neale Hurston: Jump at the Sun Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Zora Neale Hurston: Jump at the Sun – Frequently Asked Questions
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Zora Neale Hurston: Jump at the Sun (2008) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Zora Neale Hurston: Jump at the Sun?
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The main cast of Zora Neale Hurston: Jump at the Sun (2008) includes Zora Neale Hurston, Kim Brockington and S. Epatha Merkerson. 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 Zora Neale Hurston: Jump at the Sun released?
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Zora Neale Hurston: Jump at the Sun was released on August 16, 2008 and runs for 1h 23m.
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Zora Neale Hurston: Jump at the Sun (2008) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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