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Shadrach

Synopsis

In 1935, 99-year-old former slave Shadrach asks to be buried on the soil where he was born to slavery, and that land is owned by the large Dabney family, consisting of Vernon, Trixie and their seven children, and to bury a black man on that land is a violation of strict Virginia law.

Our family guide

Best from age 13
60
Movie Knight Score
20 reviews
  • 60 Audience · 20 · 100%

In 1935, a 99-year-old former slave named Shadrach wishes to be buried on the Virginia land where he was born. This request creates a dilemma for the white family who owns the property, as burying a Black man there would defy strict segregation laws. The film explores themes of legacy, prejudice, and community.

Violence & peril
1/10
Language
2/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
1/10
Romance & sensuality
0/10
Scary moments
1/10

Heads up

  • Discussions of racial injustice and historical prejudice
  • Depicts attitudes and language from the 1930s that may be uncomfortable

What it models well

  • Compassion and respect
  • Honoring elders
  • Challenging prejudice
  • Family unity

Talk about it after

  • The history of slavery and racial segregation
  • The meaning of freedom and dignity
  • Why rules sometimes need to be questioned
  • The importance of empathy and understanding

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Top billed cast

Director: Susanna Styron • Crew: Susanna Styron, Bridget Terry

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Details

TMDB audience
6.0/10 (20)
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Box office
$20,167
IMDb
tt0144604