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Strange Fruit

MusicDocumentary
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2002-05-20
57m
English
Released

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In 1937, after seeing a photo depicting the lynching of a black man in the south, Bronx-born high school teacher Abel Meeropol wrote a poem entitled "Strange Fruit" that begins with the words: "Southern trees bear a strange fruit / Blood on the leaves and blood at the root." He set the poem to music and a few years later convinced Billy holiday to record it in a legendary heartbreaking performance. Intertwining jazz genealogy, biography, performance footage, and the history of lynching, director Joel Katz fashions a fascinating discovery of the lost story behind a true American classic. Written by Excerpted from Coolidge Corner Theatre Program Update

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About Strange Fruit

In 1937, after seeing a photo depicting the lynching of a black man in the south, Bronx-born high school teacher Abel Meeropol wrote a poem entitled "Strange Fruit" that begins with the words: "Southern trees bear a strange fruit / Blood on the leaves and blood at the root." He set the poem to music and a few years later convinced Billy holiday to record it in a legendary heartbreaking performance. Intertwining jazz genealogy, biography, performance footage, and the history of lynching, director Joel Katz fashions a fascinating discovery of the lost story behind a true American classic. Written by Excerpted from Coolidge Corner Theatre Program Update Running 57 minutes.

Strange Fruit Cast and Characters

The cast features Dorothy Thigpen (as Self), Milton Gabler (as Self), Farah Jasmine Griffin (as Self), Pete Seeger (as Self), and Ethel Rosenberg (as Self). Their performances are a major reason Strange Fruit has built such a passionate audience.

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There's a reason Strange Fruit keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is a tone and style that's hard to find elsewhere. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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Strange Fruit runs for 57 minutes (about 1 hour).

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Who is in the cast of Strange Fruit?

The main cast includes Dorothy Thigpen, Milton Gabler, Farah Jasmine Griffin, and Pete Seeger, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is Strange Fruit available in English?

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What is Strange Fruit about?

Strange Fruit is a Music/Documentary English-language film. In 1937, after seeing a photo depicting the lynching of a black man in the south, Bronx-born high school teacher Abel Meeropol wrote a poem entitled "Strange Fruit" that begins with the words: "Southern trees bear a strange fruit / Blood on the leaves and blood at the root." He set the poem to music and a few years later convinced Billy holiday to record it in a legendary heartbreaking performance. Intertwining jazz genealogy, biography, performance footage, and the history of lynching, director Joel Katz fashions a fascinating discovery of the lost story behind a true American classic. Written by Excerpted from Coolidge Corner Theatre Program Update

When was Strange Fruit released?

Strange Fruit was released on May 20, 2002. It has a runtime of 57m.

Who stars in Strange Fruit?

Strange Fruit stars Dorothy Thigpen, Milton Gabler, Farah Jasmine Griffin and Pete Seeger. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

Is Strange Fruit available in HD?

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