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Native Son
Literature film with a runtime of 104 minutes, released in 2019. Presented in English.
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Black South side Chicagoan Bigger "Big" Thomas (Ashton Sanders) sets out to defy society's expectations that he'll end up in jail. He gets a job as the family chauffeur for wealthy progressive white businessman Henry Dalton (Bill Camp) and his rebellious daughter Mary (Margaret Qualley). When Big finds himself in a suspicious-looking position with the family, he panics and resorts to violence, leading him down a criminal path he thought he'd managed to avoid. Directed by Rashid Johnson. Based on Richard Wright's 1940 novel of the same name.
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How long is Native Son?
Native Son runs for 1h 44m.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of film is this?
It is tagged under literature, adaptation, drama.
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