Synopsis
Documentary filmmaker Peter Gilbert unearths the legacy of the landmark Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education -- where it was ruled that "in the field of public education, the doctrine of 'separate but equal' has no place" -- via never-before-heard stories from people directly responsible for, and greatly affected by, the original case.
Scores
Overall Score
22.4
Popularity Percentile (Year)
9.2%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
7.3%
Review Aggregate
78.7
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 76% of 17 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize historical, family-friendly, uplifting. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
historicalfamily-friendlyupliftingcharacter-drivenemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score76.0
RT critic review count17
Rotten Tomatoes audience score83.0
RT audience rating count500
IMDb rating7.7
IMDb votes74
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2004 | $7,690 | $12,771 |
| International | 2004 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2004 | $7,690 | $12,771 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2004 | $3,845 | $6,385 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2004 | $8,000 | $13,285 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2004 | $0 | $0 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2004 | $822,000 | $1,365,068 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2004 | $1,720,000 | $2,856,347 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2004 | $70,500 | $117,077 |
| Total Revenues | 2004 | $2,624,345 | $4,358,163 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2004 | $235,000 (est) | $390,257 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2004 | $80,000 (est) | $132,853 (est) |
| Participations | 2004 | $105,000 | $174,370 |
| Residuals ? | 2004 | $183,000 | $303,902 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2004 | $47,000 | $78,051 |
| Total Expenses | 2004 | $650,000 | $1,079,434 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2004 | $1,974,345 | $3,278,730 |
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