The Best of Enemies

2019, History/Drama, 2h 13m

80 Reviews 500+ Ratings

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The Best of Enemies has the best of intentions, but they're derailed by a problematic perspective and a disappointing lack of insight. Read critic reviews

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The true story of the unlikely relationship between Ann Atwater, an outspoken civil rights activist, and C.P. Ellis, a local Ku Klux Klan leader. During the racially charged summer of 1971, Atwater and Ellis come together to co-chair a community summit on the desegregation of schools in Durham, N.C. The ensuing debate and battle soon lead to surprising revelations that change both of their lives forever.

Cast & Crew

Taraji P. Henson
Ann Atwater
Sam Rockwell
C.P. Ellis
Babou Ceesay
Bill Riddick
Nick Searcy
Garland Keith
Wes Bentley
Floyd Kelly
Anne Heche
Mary Ellis
Bruce McGill
Carvie Oldham
John Gallagher Jr.
Lee Trombley
Nicholas Logan
Wiley Yates
Gilbert Glenn Brown
Howard Clement
Caitlin Mehner
Maddy Mays
Dolan Wilson
Councilman Bill Atkins
Robin Bissell
Director
Robin Bissell
Screenwriter
Danny Strong
Producer
Fred Bernstein
Producer
Matt Berenson
Producer
Robin Bissell
Producer
Dominique Telson
Producer
Tobey Maguire
Producer
Matthew Plouffe
Producer
Rick Jackson
Executive Producer
Jeremiah Samuels
Executive Producer
David Lanzenberg
Cinematographer
Harry Yoon
Film Editor
Marcelo Zarvos
Original Music
Jeannine Oppewall
Production Design
Mark Garner
Art Director
Jennifer Gentile
Set Decoration
J.R. Hawbaker
Costume Designer
Debra Zane
Casting
Shayna Markowitz
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