Captive Heart: The James Mink Story (1996) (TV)

User Rating:

7.2/10   

Director:

Bruce Pittman

Writers (WGA):

Bryon White (story)
Bryon White (teleplay) ...

Release Date:

14 April 1996 (USA)

Genre:

Drama

Plot:

James Mink is a black man in Canada who has built a very successful livery business, and enjoys a white wife and a beautiful daughter...

Plot Keywords:

Slavery | Escape | Interracial Relationship | Racism | Character Name In Title

Awards:

3 wins & 7 nominations

Cast

Louis Gossett Jr.	...	James Mink
Kate Nelligan	...	Elizabeth Mink
Ruby Dee	...	Indigo
Peter Outerbridge	...	William Johnson
Michael Jai White	...	Elroy
Winston Rekert	...	Sherman Clay
Rachael Crawford	...	Mary Mink
Eric Peterson	...	Rev. Eli Brennemen
Brenda Bazinet	...	Catherine Clay
Bernard Behrens
Wayne Robson
Victor Ertmanis
Jackie Richardson
Colin Fox	...	Lord Elgin
Kevin Duchaney	...	Ephraim

Runtime:

91 min

Country:

USA | Canada

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

USA:Unrated

Filming Locations:

Parks of the St. Lawrence, Ontario, Canada

Company:

CanWest Global Communications

Quotes:

James Mink: We'll need lodging.
Risser: You'll stay here tonight but from now on, you will travel *only* by day.
[points to map]
Risser: There are safe houses here, here and here. Make sure you reach them by sundown. When you get to Newcastle, find the Quaker church first thing, and the Minister there will help you the rest of the way.
James Mink: Why the Quakers?
Risser: Down South, Mr. Mink, belief in Jesus is no sure sign of goodness; except among the foot-washers.

The world should see this movie

Talk about an attention grabber! It touches your every sense, first making you angry - near tears, then it leaves the viewer feeling, well, victorious at the end. The writer and producers deserve an applause for a job well done. This movie kept my entire family (parents and kids) in silence from beginning to end so it's a great one for family night. And when it did end, we were all longing for more. Lou G. brings life and truth to James Mink. He should be proud. Every actor was exceptional and deserves an award. I can only pray this movie is produced on DVD soon so I can proudly add to my collection. I rated this movie '9' only because I wish it was longer.