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The Best of Enemies

2019, History/Drama, 2h 13m

83 Reviews 500+ Ratings

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The Best of Enemies has the best of intentions, but they're derailed by a problematic perspective and a disappointing lack of insight. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

The true story of the unlikely relationship between Ann Atwater, an outspoken civil rights activist, and C.P. Ellis, a local Ku Klux Klan leader. During the racially charged summer of 1971, Atwater and Ellis come together to co-chair a community summit on the desegregation of schools in Durham, N.C. The ensuing debate and battle soon lead to surprising revelations that change both of their lives forever.

Rating: PG-13 (Racial Epithets|A Suggestive Reference|Some Violence|Thematic Material)
Genre: History, Drama
Original Language: English
Director: Robin Bissell
Producer: Danny Strong, Fred Bernstein, Matt Berenson, Robin Bissell, Dominique Telson, Tobey Maguire, Matthew Plouffe
Writer: Robin Bissell
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 5, 2019 wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 18, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $10.2M
Runtime: 2h 13m
Distributor: STX Films
Production Co: Astute Films, Material Pictures

Cast & Crew

Taraji P. Henson

Taraji P. Henson

Ann Atwater

Sam Rockwell

C.P. Ellis

Babou Ceesay

Bill Riddick

Nick Searcy

Garland Keith

Wes Bentley

Floyd Kelly

Anne Heche

Mary Ellis

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