A Time for Burning (1967)

In the mid-1960s, 1200 White people attend Augustana Lutheran Church in Omaha, Nebraska. Nearby, Negro Lutherans worship at Hope Lutheran Church. Reverend Bill Youngdahl, Augustana's pastor... See full summary »

Directors:

Barbara Connell, Bill Jersey (as William C. Jersey)

Stars:

Ernie Chambers, Ray Cristensen, Bill Youngdahl

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 1 win.

Cast

Credited cast:
Ernie Chambers	...	Self
Ray Cristensen	...	Self
Bill Youngdahl	...	Self

Storyline

In the mid-1960s, 1200 White people attend Augustana Lutheran Church in Omaha, Nebraska. Nearby, Negro Lutherans worship at Hope Lutheran Church. Reverend Bill Youngdahl, Augustana's pastor, proposes that ten couples visit ten Negro families from Hope. It's a controversial idea; within weeks, Youngdahl resigns. The camera observes: Augustana parishioners discuss the idea, the social ministry committee meets with Hope leaders, and Hope youth talk about race and religion. Ernie Chambers, a Negro barber, predicts Youngdahl's failure, and Chambers' implacable questions help lead Ray Christensen, an Augustana social ministry member, to a conversion.

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Plot Keywords:

national film registry | independent film | 

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Taglines:

A Dramatic Portrait of American Conscience

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Genres:

Documentary

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Did You Know?

Trivia

In 1970, Ernie Chambers is elected to the Nebraska Legislature, serving from 1971 through 2008 and from 2013 through the present (November, 2016). He is the longest-serving legislator in Nebraska history.

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 February 1967 (USA)

Also Known As:

A Time for Burning

Filming Locations:

Omaha, Nebraska, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Quest Productions

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1