Plot — What is Strange Fruit about?
In 1937, after seeing a photo depicting the lynching of a black man in the south, Bronx-born high school teacher Abel Meeropol wrote a poem entitled "Strange Fruit" that begins with the words: "Southern trees bear a strange fruit / Blood on the leaves and blood at the root." He set the poem to music and a few years later convinced Billy holiday to record it in a legendary heartbreaking performance. Intertwining jazz genealogy, biography, performance footage, and the history of lynching, director Joel Katz fashions a fascinating discovery of the lost story behind a true American classic. Written by Excerpted from Coolidge Corner Theatre Program Update
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2002 |
| Genre | Music, Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 57 min |
| Audience Score | 90% (9.0/10, 1 votes) |
Strange Fruit — FAQ
Is Strange Fruit worth watching? Strange Fruit holds a 9.0/10 rating from 1 viewers. In 1937, after seeing a photo depicting the lynching of a black man in the south, Bronx-born high school teacher Abel Meeropol wrote a poem entitled "Strange Fruit" that begins with the words: "Southern trees bear a stra
Who directed Strange Fruit? Directed by Joel Katz.
Who is in the cast of Strange Fruit? It stars Dorothy Thigpen, Milton Gabler, Farah Jasmine Griffin, Pete Seeger, Ethel Rosenberg, Julius Rosenberg and more.
Where can I stream Strange Fruit? Streaming availability for Strange Fruit is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Strange Fruit release? It released in 2002.
