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The Nine Lives of Marion Barry (2009): Cast

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The Nine Lives of Marion Barry is a 2009 documentary directed by Dana Flor and Toby Oppenheimer, starring Marion Barry, Jesse Jackson and Max Berry. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.

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The Nine Lives of Marion Barry (2009) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 27m (87 min)
Directors
Dana Flor and Toby Oppenheimer
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Nine Lives of Marion Barry About?

The premise of The Nine Lives of Marion Barry without spoilers.

Many remember Marion Barry as the philandering, drug‑addicted mayor of Washington, D.C., a poster child for corruption and a pariah. Others view him as a folk hero who shaped the city’s politics for more than four decades. Now, decades later, he again finds himself in the political spotlight, leaving observers to debate whether he is a hero or a scoundrel.

The Nine Lives of Marion Barry Themes & Keywords

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  • mayor
  • politician
  • character name in title
  • chocolate city
  • washington d.c.
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Cast & crew

The Nine Lives of Marion Barry Cast

Marion Barry leads the cast, with Jesse Jackson and Max Berry. Directed by Dana Flor and Toby Oppenheimer.

From the directors

More from Dana Flor and Toby Oppenheimer

More films directed by Dana Flor and Toby Oppenheimer: 1-800-on-Her-Own, On the Trail: Inside the 2020 Primaries and The End: Inside The Last Days of the Obama White House.

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The Nine Lives of Marion Barry FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Nine Lives of Marion Barry, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Nine Lives of Marion Barry?

The Nine Lives of Marion Barry runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

When was The Nine Lives of Marion Barry released?

The Nine Lives of Marion Barry was released on June 21, 2009.

Who directed The Nine Lives of Marion Barry?

The Nine Lives of Marion Barry was directed by Dana Flor and Toby Oppenheimer.

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Who is in the cast of The Nine Lives of Marion Barry?

The Nine Lives of Marion Barry stars Marion Barry, Jesse Jackson and Max Berry.

Does The Nine Lives of Marion Barry have a post-credit scene?

No. The Nine Lives of Marion Barry has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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