Ben Ingram vs. the State of Mississippi

Summary Documentary of the life of Ben Ingram, ( 1876- 1946) an African American farmer in Mississippi, the son slaves, who was acquitted of murdering a white man in 1919 by an all white jury. He was an independent visionary, who lead a remarkable life in the post slavery South. During his lifetime he created a 1600 acre, self sufficient farm, never had debt, and sent all of children to college. The film tells his story through the eyes and stories of his children, grandchildren, neighbors, business associates, and against the backdrop of post Civil War South, and early 20th century events. View more details

Ben Ingram vs. the State of Mississippi

Directed : Dorothy Darr

Written : Dorothy Darr

Stars : Charles Lloyd Schyleen Qualls

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Genres : History Biography Documentary

Release date : Feb 25, 2013

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Summary Documentary of the life of Ben Ingram, ( 1876- 1946) an African American farmer in Mississippi, the son slaves, who was acquitted of murdering a white man in 1919 by an all white jury. He was an independent visionary, who lead a remarkable life in the post slavery South. During his lifetime he created a 1600 acre, self sufficient farm, never had debt, and sent all of children to college. The film tells his story through the eyes and stories of his children, grandchildren, neighbors, business associates, and against the backdrop of post Civil War South, and early 20th century events. View more details

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Genres : History Biography Documentary

Release date : Feb 25, 2013

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

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