The Rape of Recy Taylor
The Rape of Recy Taylor (2019) is a documentary drama, directed by Nancy Buirski. It stars Tommy Bernardi and Cynthia Erivo. It holds a mirror to racism and the struggle for freedom. The 91-minute film holds an audience score of 7.7/10.
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Tommy Bernardi 
Cynthia Erivo What The Rape of Recy Taylor Is About
Recy Taylor, a 24-year-old black mother and sharecropper, was gang raped by six white boys in 1944 Alabama. Common in Jim Crow South, few women spoke up in fear for their lives. Not Recy Taylor, who bravely identified her rapists. The NAACP sent its chief rape investigator Rosa Parks, who rallied support and triggered an unprecedented outcry for justice. The film exposes a legacy of physical abuse of black women and reveals Rosa Parks’ intimate role in Recy Taylor’s story.
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What is The Rape of Recy Taylor about?
Recy Taylor, a 24-year-old black mother and sharecropper, was gang raped by six white boys in 1944 Alabama. Common in Jim Crow South, few women spoke up in fear for their lives.
Where can I watch The Rape of Recy Taylor?
The Rape of Recy Taylor is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is The Rape of Recy Taylor?
The Rape of Recy Taylor runs for 91 minutes (1h 31m).
When did The Rape of Recy Taylor come out?
The Rape of Recy Taylor was released in 2019.
Who directed The Rape of Recy Taylor?
The Rape of Recy Taylor was directed by Nancy Buirski.
Who stars in The Rape of Recy Taylor?
The Rape of Recy Taylor stars Tommy Bernardi, Cynthia Erivo.
What is The Rape of Recy Taylor's rating?
The Rape of Recy Taylor holds 6.8/10 on IMDb and 7.7/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.
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