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A Time for Burning (1967): Cast

A Time for Burning (1967) movie poster

A Time for Burning is a 1967 documentary directed by Bill Jersey and Barbara Connell, starring Ernie Chambers, Bill Youngdahl and Ray Cristensen. It runs 58 minutes.

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A Time for Burning (1967) movie poster
Released
Runtime
58 min
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A Time for Burning About?

The premise of A Time for Burning without spoilers.

The film documents how the minister of the Augustana Lutheran Church in Omaha, Nebraska, works to convince his all‑white congregation to extend fellowship and support to Black Lutherans living on the city’s north side, highlighting the racial barriers and the congregation’s hesitant response.

A Time for Burning Themes & Keywords

· 9 tags
  • national film registry
  • civil rights
  • lutheran
  • religion
  • omaha nebraska
  • lutheran church
  • race relations
  • independent film
  • christianity
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Cast & crew

A Time for Burning Cast

Ernie Chambers leads the cast, with Bill Youngdahl and Ray Cristensen. Directed by Bill Jersey and Barbara Connell.

From the directors

More from Bill Jersey and Barbara Connell

More films directed by Bill Jersey and Barbara Connell, best-rated first: Eames: The Architect & The Painter and The Making of ‘Amadeus’.

Videos

A Time for Burning Trailers & Videos

The trailer of A Time for Burning.

A Time for Burning :60 trailer

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FAQ

A Time for Burning FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of A Time for Burning, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Time for Burning?

A Time for Burning runs 58 minutes.

When was A Time for Burning released?

A Time for Burning was released on February 23, 1967.

Who directed A Time for Burning?

A Time for Burning was directed by Bill Jersey and Barbara Connell.

More films by Bill Jersey

Who is in the cast of A Time for Burning?

A Time for Burning stars Ernie Chambers, Bill Youngdahl and Ray Cristensen.

Does A Time for Burning have a post-credit scene?

No. A Time for Burning has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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