World Premiere
The Trials of Constance Baker Motley
Shorts in Competition: Documentary
| USA | 25 MINUTES | EnglishDocumentary, New York, NY Director(s)
This film spans the illustrious legal career of the first black woman voted New York state senator and Manhattan borough president, Constance Baker Motley—from working with Thurgood Marshall at the NAACP Legal Defense Fund to being appointed to the Federal bench by President Lyndon Johnson.
Screening as part of Shorts: Home Improvement
Screening as part of Shorts: Home Improvement
Cast & Credits
Directed by
Rick Rodgers
Director
Rick Rodgers
Screenwriter
Rick Rodgers
Producer
Rick Rodgers
Joel Motley
Editor
Rick Rodgers
Cinematographer
Rick Rodgers
Composer
Michael Ballou
Supported by
JustFilms Ford Foundation
Cast
Constance Baker Motley
James Meredith
Charlayne Hunter-Gault
Harvey Gantt
Vernon Jordan
Contacts
Press Contact
Brittnee Walker
Tribeca Film Festival
New York, 10013
Phone: 646 741 3088
bwalker@tribecafilmfestival.org
Tribeca Film Festival
New York, 10013
Phone: 646 741 3088
bwalker@tribecafilmfestival.org
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