Maynard (2017)

Maynard Jackson Jr, became Atlanta's first black mayor in 1973. Raised in the segregated and confederate South, he became the Father of Affirmative Action and transformed ATL into a progressive and world class city.

Director:

Sam Pollard (as Samuel D. Pollard)

Writers:

Wendy Eley Jackson, Sam Pollard (as Samuel D. Pollard)

Stars:

Al Sharpton, Andrew Young, Maynard H. Jackson III

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
Al Sharpton	...	Self
Andrew Young	...	Self
Maynard H. Jackson III	...	Self
Elaine Alexander	...	Self
Vernon Jordan	...	Self
Shirley Franklin	...	Self
Miles Alexander	...	Self
Alexandra Jackson	...	Self
Joseph Lowery	...	Self
Angelo Fuster	...	Self
Donata Russell Ross	...	Self
Aaron Turpeau	...	Self
Howie Hodges	...	Self
Elizabeth J. Hodges	...	Self
Daniel Halpern	...	Self

Storyline

Maynard Jackson Jr, became Atlanta's first black mayor in 1973. Raised in the segregated and confederate South, he became the Father of Affirmative Action and transformed ATL into a progressive and world class city.

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Plot Keywords:

mayor | 

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Taglines:

The Obama before Obama

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Genres:

Documentary

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Certificate:

Not Rated

User Reviews

The New South

Some great men are made, others rise to the occasion. In Maynard, you discover a man who was in a hurry to change the course of history. It is more about than a story of one of Atlanta's most iconic figures. It is a story about a city that was wrangled to do the right thing. Maynard Jackson, Atlanta's first black mayor refused to follow the traditional role of city mayors. He sought change for a better tomorrow. His forward thinking has led to many of the things Atlantans take for granted today. A bustling airport, a link to the interstate highway system and a quality of life enriched by arts and culture. He died too soon but this movie will ensure we never forget this great man. Provocative movie that highlights the beauty of public service. I saw it as part of the 2018 Atlanta Film Festival. Dr. Wilson Triviño

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 November 2017 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$1,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Auburn Avenue Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

99 min

Color:

Color