Taraji P. Henson
Ann Atwater
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The Best of Enemies is a 2019 American drama film directed and written by Robin Bissell in his feature debut. It is based on the book The Best of Enemies: Race and Redemption in the New South by Osha Gray Davidson, which focuses on the rivalry between civil rights activist Ann Atwater and Ku Klux Klan leader C. P. Ellis.
Apr 5, 2019 · A biographical drama about the true story of Ann Atwater, a civil rights activist, and C.P. Ellis, a KKK leader, who fought over school integration in 1971 Durham, North Carolina. See cast, crew, reviews, trivia, awards, and more on IMDb.
- (20K)
- Biography, Drama, History
- Robin Bissell
- 2019-04-05
Apr 5, 2019 · During the racially charged summer of 1971, Atwater and Ellis come together to co-chair a community summit on the desegregation of schools in Durham, N.C. The ensuing debate and battle soon lead ...
- (83)
- Robin Bissell
- PG-13
- Taraji P. Henson
Apr 5, 2019 · “The Best of Enemies” is about outspoken Black activist Ann Atwater ( Taraji P. Henson) clashing over school integration with C.P. Ellis ( Sam Rockwell ), the Exalted Cyclops of the North Carolina Branch of the Ku Klux Klan.
Oct 11, 2018 · THE BEST OF ENEMIES is a timely drama starring Academy Award® nominee Taraji P. Henson (Hidden Figures) and Academy Award® winner Sam Rockwell (Three Billboards...
- 3 min
- 3.1M
- STXfilms
A drama based on a true story of a black activist and a white segregationist who worked together to improve public schools in the South. See the full list of actors, directors, writers, producers, and other crew members on IMDb.
Apr 3, 2019 · Taraji P. Henson and Sam Rockwell star in a clumsy drama of racial reconciliation. It’s based on a true story.
