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Shadrach

1998Movie1 h 28 minPG-13

Drama
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Rotten Tomatoes57%62%

A moving, melancholic drama movie about history and society.

Good for teens · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

In 1935, 99-year-old former slave Shadrach asks to be buried on the soil where he was born to slavery, and that land is owned by the large Dabney family, consisting of Vernon, Trixie and their seven children, and to bury a black man on that land is a violation of strict Virginia law.

Feels like

  • Historical Drama
  • Post-Civil War South
  • Racial Injustice
  • Family Conflict
  • Emotional Tragedy
  • Southern Gothic Atmosphere
  • Character Study
  • Slow-Paced Narrative
  • Social Realism

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Susanna Styron
Written by
Bridget Terry, Susanna Styron
Produced by
Bridget Terry, John Thompson, Boaz Davidson
Music by
Van Dyke Parks

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Facts

September 23, 1998 · 1 h 28 min · PG-13

Released
September 23, 1998
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$20,167
Available in
4 countries

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Questions about Shadrach

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Is Shadrach worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 57%).

Is Shadrach okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Shadrach plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.