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Strange Fruit

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In 1937, after seeing a photo depicting the lynching of a black man in the south, Bronx-born high school teacher Abel Meeropol wrote a poem entitled "Strange Fruit" that begins with the words: "Southern trees bear a strange fruit / Blood on the leaves and blood at the root." He set the poem to music and a few years later convinced Billy holiday to record it in a legendary heartbreaking performance. Intertwining jazz genealogy, biography, performance footage, and the history of lynching, director Joel Katz fashions a fascinating discovery of the lost story behind a true American classic. Written by Excerpted from Coolidge Corner Theatre Program Update

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Budget
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Language
English
  • southern usa
  • politics
  • racial segregation
  • racism
  • lynching

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • TheatricalPG-1320 May 2002

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When was Strange Fruit released?
Strange Fruit was released on 20 May 2002.
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What is the rating of Strange Fruit?
Strange Fruit holds a 9.0/10 audience score from 1 votes.
Who directed Strange Fruit?
Strange Fruit (2002) was directed by Joel Katz.
How long is Strange Fruit?
Strange Fruit runs for 57m.

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