LaLee's Kin: The Legacy of Cotton (TV 2001)

This documentary follows a Mississippi Delta school district and a single Delta family as they struggle against the crippling effects of poverty in the wake of more than one hundred years of slavery.

Directors:

Deborah Dickson, Susan Frömke,

Stars:

Reggie Barnes, LaLee Wallace

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 1 win & 2 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Reggie Barnes	...	Himself
LaLee Wallace	...	Herself

Storyline

This documentary follows a Mississippi Delta school district and a single Delta family as they struggle against the crippling effects of poverty in the wake of more than one hundred years of slavery.

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Plot Keywords:

poverty | school | mississippi delta | mississippi | woman crying | 

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Taglines:

Somebody's got to believe that things are going to get better...

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Genres:

Documentary

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Details

Official Sites:

Maysles Films

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 January 2001 (USA)

Also Known As:

To soi tis LaLee

Filming Locations:

Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Home Box Office (HBO), Maysles Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

89 min

Color:

Color

User Reviews

about lalee's kin legacy of cotton

I don't understand why even during black history month 2005 this movie is still unobtainable for purchase. HBO has done a tremendous effort to air this movie so that education, I repeat, education, is the key to a better future for our children as well as children all over the world. We all must sacrifice to make this happen. I was so moved by this movie that not only do I want to personally contribute to the school systems suffering as depicted in the movie, but I will make a personal effort to sponsor book drives, music teachers, art teachers as well as materials, instruments and plenty of patience, sweat and money. I have already shed many tears. Those who represent our lives in this film deserve our recognition, even if only in prayer.