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  • Pennies for the Boatman (2010)
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    118 min | Drama, Family
Pennies for the Boatman (2010)
Not Rated
118 min | Drama, Family
Set in North St. Louis in the summer of 1958, 'Pennies for the Boatman' offers a dual profile of Helen, a stolid African-American seamstress, and Camilla, the tempestuous prodigal sister who roars back into town like a force of nature. The...See moreSet in North St. Louis in the summer of 1958, 'Pennies for the Boatman' offers a dual profile of Helen, a stolid African-American seamstress, and Camilla, the tempestuous prodigal sister who roars back into town like a force of nature. The storm stirred up by Camilla's unexpected arrival unearths long buried family secrets, leaving behind both a trail of calamities and a glimmer of unforeseen hope. This production thoughtfully explores family dynamics, race relations, and class differences in an accessible melodrama. Written by Anonymous See less
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Director
Niyi Coker Jr.
Cinematographer
James Abernathy
Editor
James Abernathy
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Updated Jul 18, 2010
Release date
Jul 18, 2010 (United States)
Awards
1 win & 3 nominations

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Camilla Jackson Camilla Jackson   See fewer
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Helen Wilcox Helen Wilcox   See fewer
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