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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| Year | 1974 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama, TV Movie |
| Director | John Korty |
| Runtime | 112 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.6/10 (26 votes) |
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Director John Korty constructs a powerful narrative by juxtaposing the epic sweep of history with an intimate, testimonial style of storytelling. He relies on Cicely Tyson's monumental performance, which serves as the film's backbone, transforming a single life into a vessel for collective memory and resilience.
What lingers after the credits is the weight of lived testimony, a history lesson delivered not as a lecture but as a weary, dignified, and ultimately empowering voice. It is a profound reminder of how personal memory fuels historical change. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: John Korty
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