Synopsis
Most people know the lasting legacy of Harry Belafonte, the entertainer. This film unearths his significant contribution to and his leadership in the civil rights movement in America and to social justice globally.
Scores
Overall Score
37.1
Popularity Percentile (Year)
21.4%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
30.2%
Review Aggregate
84.4
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 95% of 38 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize uplifting, political, emotional. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
upliftingpoliticalemotionalcharacter-drivenvisually strikingthought-provoking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Belafonte | 2012 | $2,000 | $3,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score95.0
RT critic review count40
Rotten Tomatoes audience score79.0
RT audience rating count1,000
IMDb rating7.5
IMDb votes523
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2012 | $47,718 | $65,197 |
| International | 2012 | $17,592 | $24,036 |
| Worldwide | 2012 | $65,310 | $89,232 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2012 | $30,896 | $42,213 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2012 | $1,183,000 | $1,616,320 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2012 | $532,000 | $726,866 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2012 | $1,875,000 | $2,561,792 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2012 | $4,632,000 | $6,328,651 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2012 | $67,500 | $92,225 |
| Total Revenues | 2012 | $8,320,396 | $11,368,066 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2012 | $225,000 (est) | $307,415 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2012 | $80,000 (est) | $109,303 (est) |
| Participations | 2012 | $333,000 | $454,974 |
| Residuals ? | 2012 | $540,000 | $737,796 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2012 | $45,000 | $61,483 |
| Total Expenses | 2012 | $1,223,000 | $1,670,972 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2012 | $7,097,396 | $9,697,094 |
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