Separate But Equal

Starring:Sidney Poitier, Burt Lancaster, Richard Kiley, Cleavon Little, Gloria Foster, John McMartin, Graham Beckel, Ed Hall (III), Lynne Thigpen, Macon McCalman, Randle Mell, Henderson Forsythe, Cheryl Lynn Bruce, Tommy Hollis, John Rothman, Damien Leake, Albert Hall, Mike Nussbaum, Hallie Foote, William Cain (II)
Director: George Stevens Jr.
Studio: Republic Pictures
Product Type: DVD

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One of the most pivotal moments in 20th century American history is bracingly dramatized in Separate but Equal. In telling the detailed story of the Supreme Court's 1953 decision to abolish racial segregation in schools, this superb 1991 TV movie covers a broad spectrum of issues, never taking its "eyes off the prize" while its first-rate cast conveys the importance of the Supreme Court's ultimately unanimous decision. It was the culmination of a lengthy, legally complex, and morally compelling struggle that began humbly in South Carolina in 1950, where future Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall (Sidney Poitier)--then a New York-based lawyer for the NAACP--fought on behalf of an underprivileged black community facing social injustice despite the 1896 decision (Plessy v. Ferguson) that promised "separate but equal" treatment in the wake of slavery's abolition. Both direction and script by George Stevens Jr. are utterly conventional, but with so much dignity and fine acting in the service of a noble undertaking (including Burt Lancaster's final performance, as opposing counsel John W. Davis), Separate but Equal achieves a lasting importance of its own. --Jeff Shannon

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The true story of the most important legal battle of our time. The year is 1950…and America is divided between black and white. Schools, restaurants, trains and buses…even drinking fountains cannot be shared by both races. Although slavery has been outlawed for nearly a century, segregation is legal. The dramatic events leading from a small rural classroom to the Supreme Court decision that outlawed segregation are powerfully reenacted in this contemporary screen classic, beautifully scripted and superbly portrayed by some of Hollywood's finest actors, including Sidney Poitier.

Customer Reviews:

Couldn't be better.......2007-06-17

I bought this movie several years ago in the the VHS format, and now would like to have it on DVD. However, the price is too steep for me as of now. I'd like to be able to understand all the dialog, which I could when I bought it on Video, but my ears aren't what they used to be. I'll wait and see if anyone offers it on DVD at a decent price.

This is a great movie, the true story of the tremendous effort and successful fight attorney Thurgood Marshall put forth back in the 1950's to convince the country to desegregate the school system. He took it all the way to the Supreme Court of the US, and is a thrilling tale, very well-acted by top-notch actors Sidney Poitier, Richard Kiley & Burt Lancaster. Even though you know from the beginning what the outcome will be, obviously, it has you glued to your seat with excitement, while also producing a tear or two here and there on behalf of the unfortunate black school children, and inspiring great admiration for Thurgood Marshall, who himself was black. Everyone should see this movie! It's a wonderful history lesson, and far from dull.

Lest We Forget.......2005-09-03

The story portrayed is essential in the evolution of education in America. The sad fact is that the film is unavailable in DVD format. It needs to be available in DVD so that the current generation can experience the challenges that were faced in bringing civil rights to our classrooms. This is a superb film with acting that is at the top of the artistic scale. It is a film for all.

Why You Should Watch Seperate But Equal.......2005-04-25

This past week, my class and I watched the movie Separate But Equal starring Sidney Poitier. When we first began the movie, after the first couple of minutes, many of us were nodding, but towards the middle, the action and drama started increasing. This movie was mainly centered around the 14th Amendment and its importance to minorities. This amendment states that all men are created equal and therefore should be treated equally. In this movie, you will see how one amendment brought about a big argument over the fact that there is no such thing as separate but equal schools. The NAACP was fighting for desegregation and was not going to rest until they won.
In the movie, there were very influential people like Thurgood Marshall and many significant Supreme Court Justices. When you watch the movie, make sure you pay attention to them and their views. Even though some parts of the movie were a bit dragging, it still had a lot of valuable information in it. From watching this movie, you will learn a lot about our governmental system and be able to tell how events like these influenced our government today. It was a very enlightening movie, and I believe that all students should take the time to see it at least once. Believe me when I say that you won't regret the time you put into watching this very influential movie.
By: Ariana Tinker

Why You Should Watch Seperate But Equal.......2005-04-25

O-W High School student.......2005-04-25

My overall view of this movie, "Separate But Equal", is that it is very informative and interesting. I would recommend this movie to everyone because I feel that everyone should know a little bit about how our government got the way it is today. This movie shows how determine the black people were to make a change, especially in this case, in the segregated schools. The case that took place in this movie, which cause the "separate but equal" to die. This victorious case was the turning point of our government or should I say our "Constitution." And this was the a start for a beginning future for upcoming blacks. In the end, the good outweighed the bad, schools were to be desegregated. Again, I would recommend this movie, "Separate But Equal," to everyone.

ABC News Nightline America in Black and White: Prom Night

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ABC News Nightline America in Black and White: Prom Night

Manufacturer: ABC News
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It's the way we've always done it. That's how the tradition of a black prom and a white prom were explained in a small Georgia town. But last year tradition was broken and there was an integrated dance. This year, though, there will be two dances again. Why? ABC News went down to Georgia and found not just split proms, but in the high school yearbook, in the pages where kids are labeled "Most this" or "Most that" there are always two couples, one white, one black. Everything is split, and duplicated. Correspondent: Jim Wooten

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