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'''''Strange Fruit''''' is a [[2004 in film|2004]] [[film]] written and directed by [[Kyle Schickner]] and produced by [[FenceSitter Films]]. It stars [[Kent Faulcon]] as William Boyals and [[Berlinda Tolbert]] as Emma Ayers.<ref name="svd">{{cite news |title=A ripe discourse; Black arts festival includes gay films among offerings |url=http://www.southernvoice.com/2005/7-15/arts/feature/eclipse_nationalblackarts.cfm |work=Southern Voice |date=2005-07-15 |first=Brian |last=Moylah}}</ref> The title comes from the [[1939 in music|1939]] [[Billie Holiday]] [[Strange Fruit|song]]. |
'''''Strange Fruit''''' is a [[2004 in film|2004]] [[film]] written and directed by [[Kyle Schickner]] and produced by [[FenceSitter Films]]. It stars [[Kent Faulcon]] as William Boyals and [[Berlinda Tolbert]] as Emma Ayers.<ref name="svd">{{cite news |title=A ripe discourse; Black arts festival includes gay films among offerings |url=http://www.southernvoice.com/2005/7-15/arts/feature/eclipse_nationalblackarts.cfm |work=Southern Voice |date=2005-07-15 |first=Brian |last=Moylah}}</ref> The title comes from the [[1939 in music|1939]] [[Billie Holiday]] [[Strange Fruit|song]].<ref>[http://www.wsws.org/articles/2002/feb2002/frut-f08 The story of a song] ''Retrieved 28 July 2011''</ref> |
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==Plot== |
==Plot== |
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[[New York City|New York]] [[Attorney at law|attorney]] William Boyals has escaped the [[Louisiana]] [[bayou]] of his childhood, but he must return to investigate the death of a childhood friend who, like Boyals himself, was both black and gay. |
[[New York City|New York]] [[Attorney at law|attorney]] William Boyals has escaped the [[Louisiana]] [[bayou]] of his childhood, but he must return to investigate the death of a childhood friend who, like Boyals himself, was both black and gay. |
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Revision as of 16:04, 21 June 2013
| Strange Fruit | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Kyle Schickner |
| Written by | Kyle Schickner |
| Cinematography | David Oye |
| Edited by | Michael Simms, Kyle Schickner |
| Music by | Sidney James |
| Distributed by | FenceSitter Films |
Release date | 2004 |
Running time | 115 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Strange Fruit is a 2004 film written and directed by Kyle Schickner and produced by FenceSitter Films. It stars Kent Faulcon as William Boyals and Berlinda Tolbert as Emma Ayers.[1] The title comes from the 1939 Billie Holiday song.[2]
Plot
New York attorney William Boyals has escaped the Louisiana bayou of his childhood, but he must return to investigate the death of a childhood friend who, like Boyals himself, was both black and gay.
Production
When told by producers, who had offered the film a $6 million budget, that the lead character could not be both black and gay, Kyle Schickner left the studio to produce the film for only $250,000.[3]
Cast
- Kent Faulcon as William Boyals
- Berlinda Tolbert as Emma Ayers
- David Raibon as Duane Ayers
- Christopher Warren as Cedric
- Sam Jones as Sheriff Jensey
- Vergil J. Smith as Jo-Jo
- Shane Woodson as Jordan Walker
- Ed Brigadier as Arnold West
- Charlie Schroeder as Tommy
- Jared Day as Deputy Conover
- Jon Finck as Deputy Adams
- Ron Bottitta as Dep. Curtis Butler
- Christopher May as Deputy Mathers
- Cecile M. Johnson as Martha Boyals
- Alex Boling as Paulie (voice)
- Emily Gorgen as Tanya
- Earl Thompson as Manny
- Harace Carpenter as Buddy Bleu
- Leon Morenzie as Walter Durant
- Ron Allen as Kelvin Ayers
- Walt Turner as Jerry West
- Wilbert Lewis as Preacher
- Gavin Lewis as André
- Carlo Daquin as Derrik
- Tommy Cole as Diesel
- Tory Andrews as Angry Gaytor Patron
- Arthur LeBlanc as Cyril
- Randy Maggiore as Lowell
- Lakesha Lenoir as Ruby
- Ted Duhon as Deputy Guidry
- Agnes DeRouen as Reporter
- Richard Pushkin as Doctor
- David L. Corrigan as Deputy Blaine
References
- ^ Moylah, Brian (2005-07-15). "A ripe discourse; Black arts festival includes gay films among offerings". Southern Voice.
- ^ The story of a song Retrieved 28 July 2011
- ^ "1766 Magazine" (PDF). Rutgers Alumni Association. Retrieved 2008-06-26. [dead link]
External links
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