Plot — What is Whitewash: The Clarence Brandley Story about?
Based on the true story of Clarence Brandley, a black man wrongly accused in 1980 of the murder of a 16-year-old white high school girl named Cheryl Ferguson. Brandley worked at Conroe High School, where Ferguson was visiting as a member of the Belleville High School volleyball team. Three days after her body was discovered, Brandley was arrested as the murderer. Jew Don Boney, a popular activist and Houston city council member, leads the fight to uncover the truth about the Ferguson murder. Mike DeGeurin, a Texas attorney, is brought in to act as the head defense attorney for Brandley, and is joined by a former minister, Jim McCloskey. The lawyers discover that not only is there a complete lack of evidence against Brandley, but the District Attorney, James Keeshan, has been strategizing with the presiding judge. After nine years in prison, three trials and a stay of execution that saved Brandley's life, justice finally prevails as Brandley is granted his freedom.
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| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2002 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 108 min |
| Audience Score | 80% (8.0/10, 1 votes) |
Whitewash: The Clarence Brandley Story — FAQ
Is Whitewash: The Clarence Brandley Story worth watching? Whitewash: The Clarence Brandley Story holds a 8.0/10 rating from 1 viewers. Based on the true story of Clarence Brandley, a black man wrongly accused in 1980 of the murder of a 16-year-old white high school girl named Cheryl Ferguson. Brandley worked at Conroe High School, where Ferguson was vis
Who directed Whitewash: The Clarence Brandley Story? Directed by Tony Bill.
Who is in the cast of Whitewash: The Clarence Brandley Story? It stars Courtney B. Vance, Eamonn Walker, Gil Bellows, Chuck Shamata, Joseph Ziegler, Heath Lamberts and more.
Where can I stream Whitewash: The Clarence Brandley Story? Streaming availability for Whitewash: The Clarence Brandley Story is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Whitewash: The Clarence Brandley Story release? It released in 2002.
