The best of enemies [blu-ray] / STXfilms presents ; an Astute Films production ; in association with Rambler Entertainment ; produced by Danny Strong, Fred Bernstein, Matt Berenson, Robin Bissell, Dominique Telson, Tobey Maguire, Matthew Plouffe ; written and directed by Robin Bissel.
Taraji P. Henson, Sam Rockwell, Babou Ceesay, Anne Heche, Wes Bentley, Nick Searcy, Bruce McGill. Inspired by the events chronicled in the book of the same name by Osha Gray Davidson. Originally released as a motion picture in 2019. Wide screen (2.39:1) Bonus features: Make a connection; Ann Atwater; An unlikely friendship; Trailer.
Summary:
Based on a true story, the film centers on the unlikely relationship between Ann Atwater, an outspoken civil rights activist, and C.P. Ellis, a local Ku Klux Klan leader who reluctantly co-chaired a community summit, battling over the desegregation of schools in Durham, North Carolina during the racially-charged summer of 1971. The incredible events that unfolded would change Durham and the lives of Atwater and Ellis forever.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)1104851400
Locations:
UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)
FXPH314 -- Carnegie-Stout Public Library (Dubuque)
GCPC771 -- Mitchellville Public Library (Mitchellville)
HQPD845 -- Rock Valley Public Library (Rock Valley)
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.