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Two Trains Runnin' (2016): Ratings

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Two Trains Runnin' is a 2016 music documentary directed by Samuel D. Pollard. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes. Critics gave it 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 81 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.

IMDb rating
7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes
100%
Metascore
81
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Two Trains Runnin' (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 20m (80 min)
Genres
Music , Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Two Trains Runnin' About?

The premise of Two Trains Runnin' without spoilers.

During the hot summer of 1964 in Mississippi, two separate journeys intertwine. College students participate in Freedom Summer, striving for civil rights amidst rising racial tensions and protests. Simultaneously, a clandestine group seeks to resurrect the careers of celebrated blues musicians Son House and Skip James. As these groups pursue their goals, their paths unexpectedly converge, leading to a fateful encounter with profound consequences for everyone involved.

Two Trains Runnin' Themes & Keywords

· 3 tags
  • blues
  • civil rights
  • independent film
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Crew

The Director of Two Trains Runnin'

Directed by Samuel D. Pollard.

From the director

More from Samuel D. Pollard

More films directed by Samuel D. Pollard, best-rated first: Lowndes County and the Road to Black Power, The League, MLK/FBI and Citizen Ashe.

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Ratings

Two Trains Runnin' Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Two Trains Runnin' 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 81 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.

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Two Trains Runnin' Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Two Trains Runnin'.

TWO TRAINS RUNNIN' | Trailer

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FAQ

Two Trains Runnin' FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director

Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of Two Trains Runnin', each answered in a sentence.

How long is Two Trains Runnin'?

Two Trains Runnin' runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

When was Two Trains Runnin' released?

Two Trains Runnin' was released on December 2, 2016.

Who directed Two Trains Runnin'?

Two Trains Runnin' was directed by Samuel D. Pollard.

More films by Samuel D. Pollard

How is Two Trains Runnin' rated?

Two Trains Runnin' has 7.6/10 on IMDb, 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 81 on Metacritic and 72% on TMDB.

Does Two Trains Runnin' have a post-credit scene?

No. Two Trains Runnin' has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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