Plot — What is A Lesson Before Dying about?
In the 1940s South, an African-American man is wrongly accused of the killing a 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 school teacher 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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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1999 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 101 min |
| Audience Score | 50% (5.0/10, 19 votes) |
A Lesson Before Dying — FAQ
Is A Lesson Before Dying worth watching? A Lesson Before Dying holds a 5.0/10 rating from 19 viewers. In the 1940s South, an African-American man is wrongly accused of the killing a 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
Who directed A Lesson Before Dying? Directed by Joseph Sargent.
Who is in the cast of A Lesson Before Dying? It stars Don Cheadle, Cicely Tyson, Mekhi Phifer, Irma P. Hall, Brent Jennings, Lisa Arrindell and more.
Where can I stream A Lesson Before Dying? Streaming availability for A Lesson Before Dying is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did A Lesson Before Dying release? It released in 1999.
