Strange Fruit
May 20, 2002 · 57m
Director
Joel KatzOverview
In 1937, after seeing a photo depicting the lynching of a black man in the south, Bronx-born high school teacher Abel Meeropol wrote a poem entitled "Strange Fruit" that begins with the words: "Southern trees bear a strange fruit / Blood on the leaves and blood at the root." He set the poem to music and a few years later convinced Billy holiday to record it in a legendary heartbreaking performance. Intertwining jazz genealogy, biography, performance footage, and the history of lynching, director Joel Katz fashions a fascinating discovery of the lost story behind a true American classic. Written by Excerpted from Coolidge Corner Theatre Program Update
Cast of Strange Fruit
Crew of Strange Fruit
About Strange Fruit
What is Strange Fruit about?
In 1937, after seeing a photo depicting the lynching of a black man in the south, Bronx-born high school teacher Abel Meeropol wrote a poem entitled "Strange Fruit" that begins with the words: "Southern trees bear a strange fruit / Blood on the leaves and blood at the root." He set the poem to music and a few years later convinced Billy holiday to record it in a legendary heartbreaking…
When was Strange Fruit released?
Strange Fruit was released on May 20, 2002.
How long is Strange Fruit?
Strange Fruit runs 57 minutes.
Who directed Strange Fruit?
Strange Fruit was directed by Joel Katz.
Who is in the cast of Strange Fruit?
The cast of Strange Fruit includes Dorothy Thigpen (Self), Milton Gabler (Self), Farah Jasmine Griffin (Self), Pete Seeger (Self) and Ethel Rosenberg (Self).