Samuel L. Jackson
Lorenzo Council
Search results
Freedomland is a 2006 American crime drama mystery film directed by Joe Roth and starring Samuel L. Jackson, Julianne Moore, Edie Falco, Ron Eldard, William Forsythe, Aunjanue Ellis, and Anthony Mackie. It is based on Richard Price's 1998 novel of the same name, which touches on themes of covert racism. The film grossed $14.7 million against a ...
- $14.7 million
- February 17, 2006
- $30 million
- James Newton Howard
Feb 17, 2006 · Freedomland: Directed by Joe Roth. With Samuel L. Jackson, Julianne Moore, Edie Falco, Ron Eldard. A black police detective must solve a strange case of a kidnapped boy and deal with a big racial protest.
- (17K)
- Crime, Drama, Mystery
- Joe Roth
- 2006-02-17
Feb 16, 2006 · A woman's car is hijacked with her son inside and she claims she was the victim of a brutal crime in a low-income neighborhood. A detective investigates the case and discovers a troubling connection to an abandoned orphanage, but the film falls apart with unmotivated scenes, inexplicable dialogue, and sudden conclusions. Read Roger Ebert's critique of Freedomland, a 2006 thriller film based on a novel by Richard Price.
A kidnapped boy's case sparks a racial controversy in a New Jersey town. A black detective and a white researcher team up to solve the mystery, but uncover a shocking truth.
Feb 17, 2006 · A mother blames a black man for her child's disappearance and a detective investigates the case amid racial tensions. Critics and audiences panned the film for its poor direction, overacting and clichéd plot.
- (148)
- Joe Roth
- R
- Samuel L. Jackson
FREEDOMLAND is a movie based on a best-selling novel by Richard Price, starring Samuel L. Jackson, Julianne Moore and Edie Falco. It follows a detective's investigation of a mother's claim that her car was stolen with her son in the backseat.
People also ask
Is Freedomland based on a true story?
Is Freedomland a good thriller?
Is Freedomland a clumsy movie?
Where can I watch Freedomland?
Friday, February 17, 2006. R RESTRICTED MPA. language and some violent content. Runtime: N/A. Language: English. Buy / Rent. Contents: Plot. Cast/Crew. Trailers. Production. Releases. Photos. Q / A. Plot: What's the story about? The aftermath of a carjacking becomes a racially charged media sensation. Crime Drama. 3.00 / 5 stars ( 2 users)
