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Pennies for the Boatman

(Pennies for the Boatman)
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Original Title : Pennies for the Boatman
Time : 118 Min
Genre : Drama, Family
Project Type : Movie
Year of release : 2010
Director : Niyi Coker Jr.
Writer : No data available
Producer : James Abernathy, Niyi Coker Jr., Michael Murray
Project State : completed
Origin Country/Region : United States, United Kingdom, Switzerland
Original Language : English
About : Set in North St. Louis in the summer of 1958, 'Pennies for the Boatman' offers a dual profile of Helen, a stolid African-American seamstress, and Camilla, the tempestuous prodigal sister who roars back into town like a force of nature. The...See moreSet in North St. Louis in the summer of 1958, 'Pennies for the Boatman' offers a dual profile of Helen, a stolid African-American seamstress, and Camilla, the tempestuous prodigal sister who roars back into town like a force of nature. The storm stirred up by Camilla's unexpected arrival unearths long buried family secrets, leaving behind both a trail of calamities and a glimmer of unforeseen hope. This production thoughtfully explores family dynamics, race relations, and class differences in an accessible melodrama. Written by Anonymous See less Read more: Plot summary

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