Black August
For political prisoner George Jackson, revolution was not a choice... it was a necessity
The last 14 months of George Jackson's life was an existence under subjective and objective conditions in California's industrial prison complex. George Jackson would spend 11 years in jail (7 of which were in solitary confinement) for a $70 gas station robbery crime in 1960. He was 18 years of age when the sentence of one year-to-life was handed down to him.
Where to Watch
You can check official streaming platforms for availability:
Movie Details
- Original Title: Black August
- Genres: Drama
- Release Date: 2007-08-01
- Runtime: 116 minutes
- Rating: 5.2/10 (6 votes)
- Budget: $1,500,000
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies:
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 2.3118
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Gary Dourdan
as George Jackson
Darren Bridgett
as David Dryer
Ezra J. Stanley
as Jonathan Jackson
'Big' LeRoy Mobley
as Lumumba
Vonetta McGee
as Georgia Jackson
Don Williams
as FBI Agent Walker
Greg Gibbs
as Fred Bennett
Leith M. Burke
as W.L. Nolan
Cabran E. Chamberlain
as Policeman
Cully Fredricksen
as Guard Williams
Keywords
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Black August?▼
Black August is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 2007-08-01.
Who are the main actors in Black August?▼
The main cast includes Gary Dourdan, Darren Bridgett, Ezra J. Stanley, 'Big' LeRoy Mobley, Vonetta McGee, .
Where can I watch Black August online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Black August is available.
Is Black August based on a true story?▼
For political prisoner George Jackson, revolution was not a choice... it was a necessity
What is the IMDb rating of Black August?▼
Black August has an IMDb rating of 5.2/10 based on 6 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Black August?▼
The movie had a production budget of $1,500,000 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Black August?▼
The soundtrack was composed by . You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Black August filmed?▼
Black August was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Black August?▼
The total runtime of Black August is 116 minutes.
Is Black August suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Black August?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Black August.
Does Black August have a post-credit scene?▼
Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!
