An Act of Terror (2017)

Based on a true story, AN ACT OF TERROR explores the ongoing oppression of the African American community at the hands of the criminal justice system. In the Jim Crow South, Virginia ... See full summary »

Director:

Ashley Brim

Writers:

Ashley Brim (co-writer), Rachel Rush (co-writer)

Stars:

Kate Addison, Brian Bleicher, Rachel Brown

1 win.

Cast

Credited cast:
Kate Addison	...	Sadie Belote
Brian Bleicher	...	Juror
Rachel Brown	...	Courtoom Extra
Angelique Bumgarner	...	Passerby (as Angelique Gardner)
Terrence Clowe	...	Henry Christian
Taylor Cofield	...	School Kid
Steven 'Trainset' Curtis	...	Execution Reporter
Alicia Cuthbertson	...	Charlotte Christian
Darius Darby	...	School Child
Kimberly Hester Huffstetler	...	Courtroom Crowd
Allyson Jackson	...	School Child
Jeffrey Kimble	...	Juror
Ben McIntire	...	Background
Jeanay Norman	...	School Child
Frank O'Brien	...	Reporter

Storyline

Based on a true story, AN ACT OF TERROR explores the ongoing oppression of the African American community at the hands of the criminal justice system. In the Jim Crow South, Virginia Christian, a 16-year-old African American maid, dreams of a better life for herself. Those dreams are shattered when she is attacked by her white employer setting off a series of tragic events that end in Virginia being tried for murder.

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Genres:

Short | Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

Official Website

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2017 (USA)

Also Known As:

An Act of Terror

Company Credits

Production Co:

AAOT Film

Technical Specs

Runtime:

15 min

Color:

Color

User Reviews

too graphic!!

This short was seen in a group of dramatic shorts. It is extremely graphic. The main character was 16 years of age but the actor portraying her is in her late 20's. Ending was gratuitous.