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:

Samuel D. Pollard

Writers:

Wendy Eley Jackson, Samuel D. Pollard

Stars:

Al Sharpton, Elaine Alexander, Andrew Young

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
Al Sharpton	...	Himself
Elaine Alexander	...	Herself
Andrew Young	...	Himself
Vernon Jordan	...	Himself
Maynard H. Jackson III	...	Himself
Shirley Franklin	...	Herself
Alexandra Jackson	...	Herself
Carol Ann Miller	...	Herself
Miles Alexander	...	Himself
George Berry	...	Himself
Bunnie Jackson Ransom	...	Herself
Joseph Lowery	...	Himself
William Clement	...	Himself
Brooke Jackson Edmond	...	Herself
Daniel Halpern	...	Himself

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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Taglines:

The Obama before Obama

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Genres:

Documentary

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Certificate:

Not Rated

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

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