Georgia, Georgia
Georgia, Georgia is a 1972 Swedish-American drama film directed by Stig Björkman. It was entered into the 23rd Berlin International Film Festival.[1] Its screenplay, written by Maya Angelou, is the first known film production for a screenplay written by a Black woman;[2] Angelou also composed the film's score, despite having very little additional input in the making of the film.[3][4]
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| Directed by | Stig Björkman |
| Produced by | Jack Jordan |
| Screenplay by | Maya Angelou |
| Starring | Diana Sands Dirk Benedict |
| Music by | Maya Angelou |
| Cinematography | Andreas Bellis |
| Edited by | Sten-Göran Camitz |
Production company | Diotima Films Jorkel Productions |
| Distributed by | Cinerama Releasing Corporation |
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Running time | 91 minutes |
| Country | Sweden United States |
| Language | English |
Cast
- Dirk Benedict as Michael Winters
- Diana Sands as Georgia Martin
- Stig Engström as Lars
- James Thomas Finley Jr. as Jack
- Roger Furman as Herbert Thompson
- Minnie Gentry as Mrs. Alberta Anderson
- Tina Hedström as Waitress
- Randolph Henry as Gus
- Diana Kjær as Birgit
- Lars-Erik Berenett as Reception Clerk
- Vibeke Løkkeberg as Guest
- Artie Sheppard as Scottie
- Terry Whitmore as Bobo
References
Citations
- "Georgia, Georgia". Film Affinity. Retrieved 13 January 2017.
- Brown, Avonie (4 January 1997). "Maya Angelou: The Phenomenal Woman Rises Again". New York Amsterdam News. New York City: Amnews Corporation (88): 2.
- Gillespie, Butler & Long 2008, p. 105.
- Angelou 2013, pp. 168–178.
Sources
- Gillespie, Marcia Ann; Butler, Rosa Johnson; Long, Richard A. (2008). Maya Angelou: A Glorious Celebration. New York City: Random House. p. 105. ISBN 978-0385511087.
- Angelou, Maya (2013). Mom & Me & Mom (1st ed.). New York City: Random House. pp. 168–178. ISBN 978-1400066117.
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