A Lesson Before Dying
A Lesson Before Dying

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In the 1940s South, an African-American man is wrongly accused of the killing of a white store owner. In his defense, his white attorney equates him with a lowly hog, to indicate that he didn't have the sense to know what he was doing. Nevertheless convicted, he is sentenced to die, but his godmother and the aunt of the local schoolteacher convince the schoolteacher to go to the convicted man's cell each day to try to reaffirm to him that he is not an animal but a man with di... (Full plot summary below)

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Actors in A Lesson Before Dying:

Don Cheadle
Cicely Tyson
Mekhi Phifer
Irma P. Hall
Brent Jennings
Lisa Arrindell

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In the 1940s South, an African-American man is wrongly accused of the killing of a white store owner. In his defense, his white attorney equates him with a lowly hog, to indicate that he didn't have the sense to know what he was doing. Nevertheless convicted, he is sentenced to die, but his godmother and the aunt of the local schoolteacher convince the schoolteacher to go to the convicted man's cell each day to try to reaffirm to him that he is not an animal but a man with dignity.

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New York Magazine/Vulture - 9/10 by John LeonardThe remarkable Cheadle, stuck teaching in the same school where he'd first dreamed of escaping from Jim Crow to college, is prevailed on by Cicely Tyson and Irma Hall
TheMovieReport.com - 9/10 by Michael DequinaThis riveting drama stands far above most straight-to-tube efforts; in fact, its many virtues surpass many films that receive theatrical release.
Ozus' World Movie Reviews - 8/10 by Dennis SchwartzWhat the film lacked was a tension; everything seemed too dry and predictable except for the theme, which was right on the money.
User Review - 10/10 by Nicole GThis is one of those movies that leaves you feeling sad and depressed.....but, are important to watch, so that history does not repeat itself and we move forward instead of back.....excellent story and cast!
User Review - 10/10 by DEE WASH "THE KING"A movie a bout a black man on Death Row who is mentored and counseled by a school teacher.
User Review - 8/10 by Mike NOne of the best made-for-TV movies I have ever seen.
User Review - 8/10 by Vico's CFilm qui semble passé inaperçu et pourtant, il mérite à être connu. Un magnifique film sur le combat des noirs sud américains.
User Review - 8/10 by Dave LAmazing film with deeply moving story. Don Cheadle does a wonderful job as the teacher try to reach a student. If you see this movie and are untouched get your heart checked because your dead.
User Review - 8/10 by Lady DThis is a sad movie that is very well done. It is beautifully filmed and all of the main characters are very well acted. You expect that from Don Cheadle, but I was especially impressed by Irma Hall who played the grandmother who had raised the young man awaiting the death sentence. Her tenacity in reaction to his being characterized as a "hog" by his public defender is amazing and wonderfully portrayed by Ms. Hall.
User Review - 8/10 by Misty SMUY CRUEL PERO CIERTAMENTE ESAS COSAS PUEDEN PASAR ... GRACIAS A DIOS SON OTROS TIEMPOS.. AUNQUE LA DESCRIMINACION RACIAL AUN EXISTE QUE PENA CON ESO... PERO EN LA LUCHA... LA DIGNIDAD DE SER HOMBRE NO SE CAMBIA POR NADA

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