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The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman

1974·Movie
1h 52min
62
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Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Violence4
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody2
  • Dark Humor2

World

History, society, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting10
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

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About

In February, 1962, as the civil rights movement reaches Bayonne, Louisiana, a New York journalist arrives to interview Jane Pittman, who has just turned 110. She tells him her story dating back to her earliest memories before slavery ended. In between the chapters of her life, the present-day struggles of Blacks in Bayonne, urged on by Jimmy, are dramatized.
Historical DramaAmerican Civil RightsBiographical AdaptationStrong Female LeadMeditative StorytellingSouthern United StatesSlaveryPoignant & MovingAmerican History

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The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock, and TCM in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Pluto TV, and Shout! Factory TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 7.8 and Metacritic 77). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman?

1 h 52 min

The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman runs 1 h 52 min.

Is The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman?

Critics77
Audiences78

Yes. Critics average 77 and audiences 78 out of 100, so both groups see The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman much the same way.

What language is The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman?

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