In February, 1962, as the civil rights movement reaches Bayonne, Louisiana, a New York journalist arrives to interview Jane Pittman, who has just turned 110. She tells him her story dating back to her earliest memories before slavery ended. In between the chapters of her life, the present-day struggles of Blacks in Bayonne, urged on by Jimmy, are dramatized.
The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman (1974) is a drama and tv movie film directed by John Korty, released on October 17, 1974 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Cicely Tyson, Eric Brown, Richard Dysart and Joel Fluellen. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 31 ratings.
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Cicely Tyson
as Jane Pittman
Eric Brown
as Jimmy (age 7)
Richard Dysart
as Master Bryant
Joel Fluellen
as Unc Isom
Will Hare
as Elbert Cluveau
Katherine Helmond
as Lady at House
David Hooks
as Colonel Dye
Elinora B. Johnson
as Mary
Warren Kenner
as Job
Dudley Knight
as Trooper Brown
Derrick Mills
as Little Ned (age 5)
Valerie Odell
as Ticey
Directed by John Korty, written by Ernest J. Gaines and Tracy Keenan Wynn, produced by Robert W. Christiansen, Rick Rosenberg and Philip Barry Jr..
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 31 ratings.
I'm usually quite sceptical when it comes to television movies about history. They often spend way too much time on the costumes and ensuring the cameras get everywhere all at once and sacrifice the writing and the acting in the process. That cannot be said of the really characterful effort from Cicely Tyson in the title role here. She's managed to reach the ripe old age of 110 and has agreed to give an interview…
Reviewed on September 27, 2026
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The main cast of The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman (1974) includes Cicely Tyson, Eric Brown, Richard Dysart, Joel Fluellen and Will Hare. The film was directed by John Korty. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman was released on October 17, 1974 and runs for 1h 52m.
The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman (1974) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 31 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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