I'm in the Truth Business: William Bradford Huie


60m 1997

Brief Synopsis

Documentary examines the life of Alabama writer William Bradford Huie, author of "The Execution of Private Slovik" and 20 other books that together sold more than 28 million copies. Huie became enmeshed in controversy when he wrote about the murder of black teenager Emmet Till for "Look" magazine, p

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1997
Production Company
University Of Alabama Center For Public Television And Radio

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

Synopsis

Documentary examines the life of Alabama writer William Bradford Huie, author of "The Execution of Private Slovik" and 20 other books that together sold more than 28 million copies. Huie became enmeshed in controversy when he wrote about the murder of black teenager Emmet Till for "Look" magazine, paying the two white defendants, who were acquitted in the slaying, to tell their story.

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1997
Production Company
University Of Alabama Center For Public Television And Radio

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

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