Moving Midway


1h 38m 2008

Brief Synopsis

About the filmmaker's colonial roots in the American South. It begins with the impending move of Midway, the old family plantation in Raleigh to a new location to make room for a shopping mall. However, there is more to this plantation than just a historic house. The upheaval of moving coincides wit

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Family
Release Date
2008
Distribution Company
First Run Features; First Run Features; First Run Features Home Video

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 38m

Synopsis

About the filmmaker's colonial roots in the American South. It begins with the impending move of Midway, the old family plantation in Raleigh to a new location to make room for a shopping mall. However, there is more to this plantation than just a historic house. The upheaval of moving coincides with the news that Godfrey and his cousins are kin to the Hintons, an African-American branch of the family. Ultimately, an investigation of heritage develops into an eye-opening family drama.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Family
Release Date
2008
Distribution Company
First Run Features; First Run Features; First Run Features Home Video

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 38m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 2008

Released in United States Fall September 12, 2008

Released in United States October 17, 2008

Released in United States on Video February 17, 2009

Shown at New Directors/New Films Series at the Film Society of Lincoln Center March 26-April 6, 2008.

Released in United States 2008 (Shown at New Directors/New Films Series at the Film Society of Lincoln Center March 26-April 6, 2008.)

Released in United States on Video February 17, 2009

Released in United States Fall September 12, 2008 (NY)

Released in United States October 17, 2008 (Los Angeles)