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Cora Unashamed

  • TV Movie
  • 20002000
  • 1h 33m
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6.8/10
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Set in the 1930's Iowa, where the Cora's family live as the community's only African-Americans. and supported only by Cora's being a housekeeper to the Studevants. When tragedy strikes, will... Read allSet in the 1930's Iowa, where the Cora's family live as the community's only African-Americans. and supported only by Cora's being a housekeeper to the Studevants. When tragedy strikes, will Cora's speak the truth...with consequences?Set in the 1930's Iowa, where the Cora's family live as the community's only African-Americans. and supported only by Cora's being a housekeeper to the Studevants. When tragedy strikes, will Cora's speak the truth...with consequences?

IMDb RATING
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  • Director
    • Deborah Pratt
  • Writers
    • Langston Hughes(short story)
    • Ann Peacock(teleplay)
  • Stars
    • Regina Taylor
    • Cherry Jones
    • Ellen Muth
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  • Director
    • Deborah Pratt
  • Writers
    • Langston Hughes(short story)
    • Ann Peacock(teleplay)
  • Stars
    • Regina Taylor
    • Cherry Jones
    • Ellen Muth
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    • 12User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination

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    Regina Taylor
    Regina Taylor
    • Cora Jenkinsas Cora Jenkins
    Cherry Jones
    Cherry Jones
    • Lizbeth Studevantas Lizbeth Studevant
    Ellen Muth
    Ellen Muth
    • Jessie at 18as Jessie at 18
    Michael Gaston
    Michael Gaston
    • Arthur Studevantas Arthur Studevant
    Kohl Sudduth
    Kohl Sudduth
    • Joeas Joe
    Arlen Dean Snyder
    Arlen Dean Snyder
    • Dr. Siebelsas Dr. Siebels
    CCH Pounder
    CCH Pounder
    • Ma Jenkinsas Ma Jenkins
    Tinashe
    Tinashe
    • Josephineas Josephine
    • (as Tinashe Kachingwe)
    Molly Graham
    • Jessie at 5as Jessie at 5
    Ben Easter
    Ben Easter
    • Willie Matsoulisas Willie Matsoulis
    Tiffany M. Wren
    • Mary at 13as Mary at 13
    Melissa Albright
    • Mary at 26as Mary at 26
    Tom Woodward
    • Reverend Macelroyas Reverend Macelroy
    Bethany Larson
    • Muriel Debordas Muriel Debord
    David Fritts
    • Tom Debordas Tom Debord
    Stephen George
    • Luther Jenkinsas Luther Jenkins
    John Easter
    • Mr. Matsoulisas Mr. Matsoulis
    Logan Rees
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    • Director
      • Deborah Pratt
    • Writers
      • Langston Hughes(short story)
      • Ann Peacock(teleplay)
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    Set in the 1930's Iowa, where the Cora's family live as the community's only African-Americans. and supported only by Cora's being a housekeeper to the Studevants. When tragedy strikes, will Cora's speak the truth...with consequences?
    • timeframe 1930s
    • timeframe 1920s
    • black woman
    • interracial romance
    • interracial relationship
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    10/10
    Yes, PBS CAN match the best of the British TV Imports!
    Viewers unfamiliar with the Langston Hughs' short story are in for a moving experience with this thoughtful feature film. Not televised since 2000, you can catch it NOW on DVD!

    As a white American Male I would seem to be an unlikely admirer of a film centered around a black female domestic worker in Depression-era Iowa. But Regina Taylor had me captivated as Cora, a character we can truly care about! Her charm and understated wit are played masterfully, and this film emerges as another testament to the Triumph of the Human Spirit. Bravo, Regina! And you also, Cherry Jones for your layered performance in counterpoint to Regina's character!

    This film again proves that American Television projects can be top-notch if the will and funding are provided. There is so much acting talent in America that we could produce much more entertainment that has significant social substance if we were subsidized by the government Big Time, like the BBC is!

    We love the BBC imports, but the cultural exchange should be a Two-Way Street! America Culture has much to offer the world Beyond Blockbuster Car Chases and War! Viva la Public Television!
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    • Release date
      • October 25, 2000 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • American Collection
      • PBS (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La pasión de Cora
    • Filming locations
      • Cambridge, Iowa, USA
    • Production companies
      • Alt Films
      • WGBH
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      1 hour 33 minutes
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