The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman
In February, 1962, as the civil rights movement reaches Bayonne, Louisiana, a New York journalist arrives to interview Jane Pittman, who has just turned 110. She tells him her story dating back to her earliest memories before slavery ended. In between the chapters of her life, the present-day struggles of Blacks in Bayonne, urged on by Jimmy, are dramatized.
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The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 31, 1974
Runtime
1h 52m
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
User Score
63%
Original Title
The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman
Production Companies
Tomorrow Entertainment
Director
John Korty
Description
In February, 1962, as the civil rights movement reaches Bayonne, Louisiana, a New York journalist arrives to interview Jane Pittman, who has just turned 110. She tells him her story dating back to her earliest memories before slavery ended. In between the chapters of her life, the present-day struggles of Blacks in Bayonne, urged on by Jimmy, are dramatized.
