Riotsville, USA(2022)
Riotsville, USA Synopsis
An archival documentary about the U.S. military’s response to the political and racial injustices of the late 1960s: take a military base, build a mock inner-city set, cast soldiers to play rioters, burn the place down, and film it all.
Riotsville, USA (2022) is a documentary and history film directed by Sierra Pettengill, released on September 16, 2022 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Charlene Modeste, Fred R. Harris, Lyndon B. Johnson and Robert Byrd. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Sierra Pettengill
- Writers:
- Tobi Haslett
- Producers:
- Sara Archambault, Jamila Wignot
- Composer:
- Jace Clayton
- Production:
- Field of Vision, Sundance Institute, Arch + Bow Films, Catapult Film Fund, Doc Society, XRM Media, LinLay Productions
- Revenue:
- $40,350
- Status:
- Released
Riotsville, USA (2022) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Riotsville, USA before you stream it.
Riotsville, USA Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Charlene Modeste
Charlene Modeste
as Narrator
Fred R. Harris
as Self (archive footage)
Lyndon B. Johnson
as Self (archive footage)
Robert Byrd
as Self (archive footage)
Spiro Agnew
as Self (archive footage)
Strom Thurmond
as Self (archive footage)
Ronald Reagan
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Sierra Pettengill, written by Tobi Haslett, produced by Sara Archambault and Jamila Wignot.
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Riotsville, USA Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 7 ratings.
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Riotsville, USA – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Riotsville, USA online?
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Riotsville, USA (2022) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Riotsville, USA?
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The main cast of Riotsville, USA (2022) includes Charlene Modeste, Fred R. Harris, Lyndon B. Johnson, Robert Byrd and Spiro Agnew. The film was directed by Sierra Pettengill. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Riotsville, USA released?
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Riotsville, USA was released on September 16, 2022 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Riotsville, USA worth watching?
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Riotsville, USA (2022) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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