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The 24th is an American historical drama film co-written and directed by Kevin Willmott. The film stars Trai Byers, Bashir Salahuddin, Aja Naomi King, Mo McRae, Tosin Morohunfola, Mykelti Williamson, and Thomas Haden Church. It generally tells a story of the Houston riot of 1917.
The story of the all-black Twenty-Fourth United States Infantry Regiment, and the Houston Riot of 1917. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started.
Aug 21, 2020 · The 24th is a film by Kevin Willmott that depicts the racial violence and injustice faced by the all-Black 24th Infantry during World War I. The film follows Corporal William Boston, a light-skinned Black man who struggles with his identity and his role in the army, and the Houston riot of 1917 where the soldiers fought back against white mobs.
Aug 7, 2022 · The film depicts the mistreatment and mutiny of the all-black 24th United States Infantry Regiment in Houston, Texas, during World War 1. It also shows the brutal police violence, the court-martial, and the racial tensions that led to the riot and its aftermath.
Aug 20, 2020 · It’s the summer of 1917, and the all-Black 24th United States Infantry Regiment has been deployed to guard the construction of a training camp on the outskirts of Houston.
- Kevin Willmott
Aug 5, 2020 · The true story of the all-black Twenty-Fourth United States Infantry Regiment, and the Houston Riot of 1917. Starring: Trai Byers, Thomas Haden Church, Bashir Salahuddin and Aja Naomi King ...
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Aug 21, 2020 · The 24th is a film based on the true story of the Houston Riot of 1917, where Black soldiers of the 24th Infantry Regiment clashed with white civilians and police. The film explores the racial tensions, injustice and violence that shaped the history of the US Army and society.
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- History, Drama
