The Best of Enemies (2019)
Movie 2h 13m ★ 7.4/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, teach me something
Dating from 2019, The Best of Enemies sits in the drama and history corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Robin Bissell. The cast includes Nick Searcy, Wes Bentley and Taraji P. Henson. The running time is 2h 13m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.4 out of 10.
70Tonight Score Well rated.
Synopsis
Centers on the unlikely relationship between Ann Atwater, an outspoken civil rights activist, and C.P. Ellis, a local Ku Klux Klan leader who reluctantly co-chaired a community summit, battling over the desegregation of schools in Durham, North Carolina during the racially-charged summer of 1971. The incredible events that unfolded would change Durham and the lives of Atwater and Ellis forever.
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Cast & crew
- Robin BissellDirector
- Nick Searcyas Garland Keith
- Wes Bentleyas Floyd Kelly
- Taraji P. Hensonas Ann Atwater
- Sam Rockwellas Claiborne Paul Ellis
- Bruce McGillas Carvie Oldham
- Anne Hecheas Mary Ellis
- John Gallagher Jr.as Lee Trombley
- Nicholas Loganas Wiley Yates
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Questions about The Best of Enemies
- What genre is The Best of Enemies?
- The Best of Enemies is categorised as Drama, History.
- Who stars in The Best of Enemies?
- Nick Searcy, Wes Bentley, Taraji P. Henson, Sam Rockwell, Bruce McGill appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Best of Enemies?
- Robin Bissell directed The Best of Enemies.
- How long is The Best of Enemies?
- The Best of Enemies runs for 2h 13m (133 minutes).
- Is The Best of Enemies worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.4/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
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