Black August (2007): Cast & Plot
Black August is a 2007 drama directed by Samm Styles, starring Gary Dourdan as George Jackson, Vonetta McGee and Bob Sáenz. It runs 1 hour 56 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 56m (116 min)
- Director
- Samm Styles
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Black August About?
The premise of Black August without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
George Jackson, a political prisoner, saw revolution as a necessity rather than a choice. The last fourteen months of his life unfolded within California’s industrial prison complex under severe conditions. Sentenced at eighteen for a $70 gas‑station robbery in 1960, he spent eleven years in prison, seven in solitary confinement, before his death.
Black August Themes & Keywords
· 5 tags- solitary confinement
- prison riot
- african american
- black panther party
- prison
Black August Cast & Characters
Gary Dourdan leads the cast as George Jackson, with Vonetta McGee as Georgia Jackson and Bob Sáenz as Prison Official. Directed by Samm Styles; 30 actors are credited in all.
- Director Samm Styles
- Gary Dourdan as George Jackson
- Vonetta McGee as Georgia Jackson
- Bob Sáenz as Prison Official
- Ezra J. Stanley as Jonathan Jackson
Also Starring in Black August
· 26 more- Charlie Holliday Judge Herbert Hayes
- Tina Marie Murray Angela Davis
- Don Williams FBI Agent Walker
- Leith M. Burke W.L. Nolan
- Robert Parsons Trustee
- Kathy Garver
- Bob Greene Jean Genet
- 'Big' LeRoy Mobley Lumumba
- Peggy Sandow Juror #3
- Cully Fredricksen Guard Williams
- Fred Pitts Reporter
- Heather Mathieson Mrs. Dryer
- Darren Bridgett David Dryer
- Michael Greggans Assistant Editor
- Cal Johnson Falling Inmate
- Greg Gibbs Fred Bennett
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- Cabran E. Chamberlain Policeman
- London Freeman Disciple
- Tim Heinrich Rifleman
- John Kovacevich District Attorney Gary Thomas
- Jonté LeGras James McClaine
- Melia Mills Brenda Johnson
- Patrick Minderler Priest
- Allen Pontes Print Reporter
- Joe Tallarico Rifleman
- Reid Garver Travis
Black August Plot Summary
What happens in Black August from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film traces the final 14 months of George Jackson’s life while also exposing the harsh realities of California’s prison industrial complex. It notes that Jackson would spend 11 years incarcerated (7 of them in solitary confinement) for a $70 gas-station robbery in 1960, and that he was just 18 years old when he received the sentence of one year to life.
Full summary
The whole story of Black August, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Black August?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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In what year was George Jackson sentenced for a gas station robbery?
Black August Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Agosto Negro” and “אוגוסט השחור”.
- Also known as
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- Agosto Negro
- אוגוסט השחור
- 黑色八月
- Fekete augusztus
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Black August FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Black August, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Black August?
Black August runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).
When was Black August released?
Black August was released on August 1, 2007.
Who directed Black August?
Black August was directed by Samm Styles.
Who is in the cast of Black August?
Black August stars Gary Dourdan as George Jackson, Vonetta McGee as Georgia Jackson and Bob Sáenz as Prison Official, among 30 credited actors.
Does Black August have a post-credit scene?
No. Black August has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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