Savannah(1989)
Savannah Synopsis
Through the employment of magical realist storytelling devices, an African-American actress is shown to be a hyper-competent career woman who denies her roots in traditional African beliefs and spirituality.
Savannah (1989) is a drama film directed by Anita W. Addison, released on January 1, 1989 with a runtime of 30m. It stars Penny Johnson Jerald, Vivian Beneal, Jesse D. Goins and Sarina Grant. Viewers rate it 2.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Anita W. Addison
- Writers:
- Anita W. Addison
- Status:
- Released
Savannah Cast & Crew
Main cast
Penny Johnson Jerald
as Savannah/Whitney
- Vivian Beneal
Vivian Beneal
as Mama Sey
Jesse D. Goins
as Renfrow
- Sarina Grant
Sarina Grant
as Sadie
Clyde Jones
as Shaw
- Kent Ayana
Kent Ayana
as Initiate
Kent King
as Initiate
- Nikki Dewitty
Nikki Dewitty
as 9 year-old Savannah
- Lemnique Wafer
Lemnique Wafer
as 2 year-old Savannah
- Dominique Garrison
Dominique Garrison
as Young Mama Sey
- Karen Bates
Karen Bates
as Whitney's Mother
Jeff Seymour
as Director
Key crew
Directed by Anita W. Addison, written by Anita W. Addison.
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Savannah Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 2.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Savannah – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Savannah online?
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Who stars in Savannah?
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The main cast of Savannah (1989) includes Penny Johnson Jerald, Vivian Beneal, Jesse D. Goins, Sarina Grant and Clyde Jones. The film was directed by Anita W. Addison. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Savannah released?
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Savannah was released on January 1, 1989 and runs for 30m.
Is Savannah worth watching?
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Savannah (1989) holds an average rating of 2.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.