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The Contradictions of Fair Hope. Directed by: S. Epatha Merkerson. Starring: Whoopi Goldberg. Genres: Documentary.
Award-winning actress S. Epatha Merkerson steps behind the camera to direct the documentary The Contradictions of Fair Hope which chronicles the history of The Fair Hope Benevolent Society, one of the longest lasting humanitarian groups formed by African-Americans in the American South after slavery ended. These groups were designed to help combat poverty and starvation, but this particular ...
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12. März 2013 · A documentary, The Contradictions of Fair Hope, directed by S. Epatha Merkerson, who played Lt. Anita Van Buren in Law and Order for over 15 years, and attorney Rockell Metcalf, turns the camera on modern-day Hale County, Alabama, and traces the story of Metcalf’s family involvement with the Fair Hope Benevolent Society. The film looks at a ...
8. Apr. 2012 · Upcoming screenings: Langston Hughes African American Film Festival - April 15th @7pm, April 17th @9pm. Check our website for all upcoming film festival screenings.
"The journey from slavery to freedom has never been told quite like this. Set in a vibrant, post-slavery Alabama community of propertied black folk, business owners, and God-fearing families, S. Epatha Merkerson's and Rockell Metcalf's stirring and riveting debut film, The Contradictions of Fair Hope. reveals how devastating the disintegrating forces of 21st century modern life are when a ...
Narrated by Whoopi Goldberg, composed by Christian McBride and executive Produced/Co Directed by S. Epatha Merkerson “The Contradictions of Fair Hope” is about the 4 million freed slaves roaming the antebellum, many of them are ill prepared and unable to cope with the realities of their newfound freedom in 1865 rural Alabama. The Film traces the development, struggles, contributions and ...
