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Silver Dollar Road

  • 2023
  • PG
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
488
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Silver Dollar Road (2023)
A Black family in North Carolina has been harassed for decades by land developers attempting to take their waterfront property.
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A Black family in North Carolina has been harassed for decades by land developers attempting to take their waterfront property.A Black family in North Carolina has been harassed for decades by land developers attempting to take their waterfront property.A Black family in North Carolina has been harassed for decades by land developers attempting to take their waterfront property.

  • Director
    • Raoul Peck
  • Writers
    • Raoul Peck
    • Lizzie Presser
  • Stars
    • John C. Barnett
    • Classie Curley
    • Melvin Davis
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    488
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Raoul Peck
    • Writers
      • Raoul Peck
      • Lizzie Presser
    • Stars
      • John C. Barnett
      • Classie Curley
      • Melvin Davis
    • 10User reviews
    • 28Critic reviews
    • 77Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 6 nominations total

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    John C. Barnett
    • Self - Civil Rights Activist
    Classie Curley
    • Self - Gertrude's Sister
    Melvin Davis
    • Self - Gertrude's Son
    Kim Duhon
    • Self - Gertrude's Granddaughter
    Anita Earls
    Anita Earls
    • Self - Lawyer
    Mamie Ellison
    • Self - Gertrude's Daughter
    Nate Ellison
    • Self - Melvin's Grandnephew
    Roderick Ellison
    • Self - Melvin's Nephew
    James Hairston
    • Self - Lawyer
    Wayne Lawrence
    • Self
    Julus McCabe
    • Self - Reels Family Friend
    Yvonne McCabe
    • Self - Reels Family Friend
    Leland Pinder
    • Self - WCTI Reporter
    Billy Reels
    • Self - Gertrude's Son
    Charles Lee Reels
    • Self - Gertrude's Nephew
    Gertrude Reels
    • Self
    Licurtis Reels
    • Self - Gertrude's Son
    • Director
      • Raoul Peck
    • Writers
      • Raoul Peck
      • Lizzie Presser
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    Reviewers say 'Silver Dollar Road' exposes systemic racism, corruption, and greed in judicial and governmental systems. The documentary follows an African American family's fight to keep their ancestral land, revealing deep injustices and societal inequalities. Viewers react emotionally, highlighting the story's heartbreaking nature and the need for justice. Praised for powerful storytelling, the film sheds light on ongoing struggles. Some call for further investigation and accountability, while others hope for updates on the family's battle.
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    10MosesJones

    Native to Carteret County here.

    I was born in Carteret County and live here now with my family. This county is rotten with corruption, past and present. What was done to these men is appalling and incomprehensible and the county should pay for it tenfold. Look at our past Sheriff's department corruption. This story needs national attention so that the Carteret County judicial system will be brought to it's knees and held accountable for the egregious acts committed upon Melvin and Licurtis. Let's investigate Adam's Creek Associates and the judge who granted Sheldon rights to the heirs property. I will guarantee you there were Carteret County commissioners on the planning board for the planned subdivision on Silver Dollar Road, and I would greatly assume that the last name Wheatley was involved in this escapade. Investigate and bring these men to justice, Carteret County needs a deep cleansing of it's corruption and quickly at that. Too many judges, lawyers, and a particular nameless Sheriff here who think they hold the cards to play out however they intend. Bring the State Bureau down to Carteret County and trust me they would have a field day with all they will find. Let's get started and turn this county around for the better, time to get rid of all the bad actors here.
    10hoopswife

    Living in Carteret County

    I moved to Cartertet County about 8 years ago. I can attest this county is run by rich white men and families who can trace their bloodlines back about 200 rears or more. There is a lot of corruption and greed in this county. There is a lot of racism here. I read comments in our newspaper calling the Reels story a lie. I believe the Reels' story 100%. I believe the family was cheated. It's a disgrace the Reels' spent any.time incarcerated. It hurts my heart they were shackled like animals. There are real criminals in this county who get away with everything. Carteret County should be absolutely mortified this happened and it's still not resolved. The attorneys who took this families money without helping them are a total disgrace. This county owes the brothers restitution. They need to give the family their land back now.
    10dpminelli

    The Sad song of the South plays on.

    Moving and beautiful and raw and real. I hope this movie is recognized for its story and though it is threaded with messages of "white folk", many of the local white folk were in tears last night when it aired. The family members aren't being "racist" either. I was born and raised there and this story was evidently kept fairly quiet. I pray this is the beginning of the story, not the end. Today, you can call me a "Mad White Woman" because I didn't know the story. It's telling that no names were ever mentioned of any of the "players" who engineered this land grab. When that part of this story is revealed, then the whole truth will be known. When that is done, I believe real justice for this family might finally be achieved.
    10ambert-27502

    Truly heartbreaking.

    This is a truly heartbreaking story. I am glad that this family's fight is being documented. The film is a riveting documentary on a family trying to keep the land that their ancestors purchased right after the civil war. I pray that this family gets their land back and that it never leaves their family. To anyone denying racism, they need to watch this movie. It is a testimony that shows racism and the law in some instances are part and parcel. Nobody in that family should have gone to jail for refusing to leave their own property. They should not be fighting to retain their land after 30 plus years. They supplied all of the documentation that showed it belongs to them.
    8amjames-95772

    Informative, entertaining and inspiring.

    I watched Silver Dollar Road at a film viewing at ECSU's campus. I would have given it a 10 rating, but I did leave the viewing wanting more of the story. That isn't possible because its my understanding its still ongoing. But, I do think the production was quite stellar.

    The audience was attentive and on the edge of our seats throughout the entire film.

    I wish everyone could see this film. It really humanizes and magnifies the issue of heir land ownership in a way that you only hear about on a small scale level.

    I hope that filmmakers will do a follow-up, or even a series to share continued updates with those interested.

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    • Release date
      • October 20, 2023 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
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    • Production companies
      • Amazon Studios
      • JuVee Productions
      • ProPublica
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      1 hour 40 minutes
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