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James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket (1989): Cast

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James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket is a 1989 documentary directed by Karen Thorsen, starring Maya Angelou, James Baldwin and Amiri Baraka. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.

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James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket (1989) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 27m (87 min)
Director
Karen Thorsen
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket About?

The premise of James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket without spoilers.

A towering 20th‑century American author and civil‑rights activist, Baldwin spent two pivotal decades as a prophetic voice urging both black and white Americans to face their common racial tragedy, shaping literature and public conscience with his powerful essays and novels. His work continues to inspire dialogue on race, identity, and justice across generations.

James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket Themes & Keywords

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  • black activist
  • poet
  • homosexual
  • gay
  • writer
  • racism
  • race relations
  • african american
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket Cast

Maya Angelou leads the cast, with James Baldwin and Amiri Baraka. Directed by Karen Thorsen; 17 actors are credited in all.

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One more film directed by Karen Thorsen: Joe Papp in Five Acts.

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James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket Also Known As

Also known as “American Masters: James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket”.

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  • American Masters: James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket

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James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket, each answered in a sentence.

How long is James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket?

James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

When was James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket released?

James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket was released on August 14, 1989.

Who directed James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket?

James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket was directed by Karen Thorsen.

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Who is in the cast of James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket?

James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket stars Maya Angelou, James Baldwin and Amiri Baraka, among 17 credited actors.

Does James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket have a post-credit scene?

No. James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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