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Scottsboro: An American Tragedy (2001): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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Scottsboro: An American Tragedy is a 2001 documentary directed by Barak Goodman and Daniel Anker, starring Stanley Tucci and Frances McDormand. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes and earned $6,123 worldwide. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.

IMDb rating
7.3/10
worldwide gross
$6.1K
award nomination
1
Metascore
74
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Scottsboro: An American Tragedy (2001) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 24m (84 min)
Directors
Barak Goodman and Daniel Anker
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Scottsboro: An American Tragedy About?

The premise of Scottsboro: An American Tragedy without spoilers.

In 1931 Alabama, nine African-American teenagers were falsely accused of rape, sparking a racially charged legal battle. The documentary examines the controversial trial and subsequent convictions, highlighting the injustice faced by the young men and the profound impact the case had on their lives. It explores the questionable evidence presented and the societal prejudices that fueled the tragedy. The events surrounding the Scottsboro Boys became a landmark moment, influencing the burgeoning civil rights movement decades later.

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Cast & crew

Scottsboro: An American Tragedy Cast

Stanley Tucci leads the cast, with Frances McDormand. Directed by Barak Goodman and Daniel Anker.

From the directors

More from Barak Goodman and Daniel Anker

More films directed by Barak Goodman and Daniel Anker, best-rated first: Woodstock: Three Days that Defined a Generation, Oklahoma City, Music from the Inside Out and The Incomparable Mr. Buckley.

Ratings

Scottsboro: An American Tragedy Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Scottsboro: An American Tragedy 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.

Box office

Scottsboro: An American Tragedy Box Office

Scottsboro: An American Tragedy grossed $6,123 worldwide.

2001 box office

Worldwide gross

$6.1K

US & Canada
$6.1K
Awards

Scottsboro: An American Tragedy Awards & Nominations

Scottsboro: An American Tragedy was nominated for 1 Oscar.

1 nomination1 ceremony

Details

Scottsboro: An American Tragedy Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Scottsboro - oikeusmurha” and “Proces między gwałtem a linczem”.

Also known as
  • Scottsboro - oikeusmurha
  • Proces między gwałtem a linczem

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FAQ

Scottsboro: An American Tragedy FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Scottsboro: An American Tragedy, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Scottsboro: An American Tragedy?

Scottsboro: An American Tragedy runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

When was Scottsboro: An American Tragedy released?

Scottsboro: An American Tragedy was released on January 19, 2001.

Who directed Scottsboro: An American Tragedy?

Scottsboro: An American Tragedy was directed by Barak Goodman and Daniel Anker.

More films by Barak Goodman

Who is in the cast of Scottsboro: An American Tragedy?

Scottsboro: An American Tragedy stars Stanley Tucci and Frances McDormand.

How much did Scottsboro: An American Tragedy make at the box office?

Scottsboro: An American Tragedy grossed $6,123 worldwide.

How is Scottsboro: An American Tragedy rated?

Scottsboro: An American Tragedy has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 74 on Metacritic and 78% on TMDB.

Was Scottsboro: An American Tragedy nominated for any awards?

Scottsboro: An American Tragedy received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.

Does Scottsboro: An American Tragedy have a post-credit scene?

No. Scottsboro: An American Tragedy has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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