Nationtime: Gary(1972)
Nationtime: Gary Synopsis
A report on the National Black Political Convention held in Gary, Indiana, in 1972, a historic event that gathered Black voices from across the political spectrum, among them Jesse Jackson, Dick Gregory, Coretta Scott King, Richard Hatcher, Amiri Baraka, Charles Diggs, and H. Carl McCall.
Nationtime: Gary (1972) is a documentary film directed by William Greaves, released on November 1, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Sidney Poitier, Amiri Baraka, Coretta Scott King and Dick Gregory. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- William Greaves
- Writers:
- Amiri Baraka, Langston Hughes, William Greaves
- Producers:
- Jane Fonda, William Greaves, Louise Greaves
- Status:
- Released
Nationtime: Gary (1972) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Nationtime: Gary before you stream it.
Nationtime: Gary Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sidney Poitier
as Self - Narrator
Amiri Baraka
as Self
Coretta Scott King
as Self
Dick Gregory
as Self
Jesse Jackson
as Self
Bobby Seale
as Self
Harry Belafonte
as Self
Isaac Hayes
as Self
Richard Roundtree
as Self
- Betty Shabazz
Betty Shabazz
as Self
- Charles Diggs
Charles Diggs
as Self
- Walter Fauntroy
Walter Fauntroy
as Self
Key crew
Directed by William Greaves, written by Amiri Baraka, Langston Hughes and William Greaves, produced by Jane Fonda, William Greaves and Louise Greaves.
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Nationtime: Gary Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Nationtime: Gary – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Nationtime: Gary online?
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Nationtime: Gary (1972) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Nationtime: Gary?
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The main cast of Nationtime: Gary (1972) includes Sidney Poitier, Amiri Baraka, Coretta Scott King, Dick Gregory and Jesse Jackson. The film was directed by William Greaves. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Nationtime: Gary released?
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Nationtime: Gary was released on November 1, 1972 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is Nationtime: Gary worth watching?
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Nationtime: Gary (1972) 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.
Is there a trailer for Nationtime: Gary?
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