Black August(2007)
For political prisoner George Jackson, revolution was not a choice... it was a necessity
Black August Synopsis
The last 14 months of George Jackson's life was an existence under subjective and objective conditions in California's industrial prison complex. George Jackson would spend 11 years in jail (7 of which were in solitary confinement) for a $70 gas station robbery crime in 1960. He was 18 years of age when the sentence of one year-to-life was handed down to him.
Black August (2007) is a drama film directed by Samm Styles, released on August 1, 2007 with a runtime of 1h 56m. It stars Gary Dourdan, Darren Bridgett, Ezra J. Stanley and 'Big' LeRoy Mobley. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Samm Styles
- Writers:
- TCinque J. Sampson
- Cinematographer:
- Kev Robertson
- Composer:
- Juan 'Uglyfingers' Blair
- Budget:
- $1,500,000
- Status:
- Released
Black August Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gary Dourdan
as George Jackson
Darren Bridgett
as David Dryer
- Ezra J. Stanley
Ezra J. Stanley
as Jonathan Jackson
'Big' LeRoy Mobley
as Lumumba
Vonetta McGee
as Georgia Jackson
Don Williams
as FBI Agent Walker
- Greg Gibbs
Greg Gibbs
as Fred Bennett
Leith M. Burke
as W.L. Nolan
Cabran E. Chamberlain
as Policeman
Cully Fredricksen
as Guard Williams
- London Freeman
London Freeman
as Disciple
Kathy Garver
Key crew
Directed by Samm Styles, written by TCinque J. Sampson.
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Black August Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 7 ratings.
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Black August – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Black August online?
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Who stars in Black August?
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The main cast of Black August (2007) includes Gary Dourdan, Darren Bridgett, Ezra J. Stanley, 'Big' LeRoy Mobley and Vonetta McGee. The film was directed by Samm Styles. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Black August released?
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Black August was released on August 1, 2007 and runs for 1h 56m.
Is Black August worth watching?
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Black August (2007) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.