The Best of Enemies 2019
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SplatCenters on the unlikely relationship between Ann Atwater, an outspoken civil rights activist, and C.P. Ellis, a local Ku Klux Klan leader who reluctantly co-chaired a community summit, battling over the desegregation of schools in Durham, North Carolina during the racially-charged summer of 1971. The incredible events that unfolded would change Durham and the lives of Atwater and Ellis forever.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Ann Atwater
as Claiborne Paul Ellis
as Bill Riddick
as Mary Ellis
as Floyd Kelly
as Garland Keith
as Carvie Oldham
as Lee Trombley
as Wiley Yates
as Howard Clement
Director:
Writer:
Robin Bissell, Osha Gray Davidson
Stars:
Taraji P. Henson, Sam Rockwell, Babou Ceesay, Anne Heche, Wes Bentley, Nick Searcy, Bruce McGill, John Gallagher Jr., Nicholas Logan, Gilbert Glenn Brown,
Genres:
Drama,History
Release Date:
2019 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
133 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Best of Enemies
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Ann Atwater
as Claiborne Paul Ellis
as Bill Riddick
as Mary Ellis
as Floyd Kelly
as Garland Keith
as Carvie Oldham
as Lee Trombley
as Wiley Yates
as Howard Clement
as Maddy Mays
as Councilman Bill Atkins
as Young Mother
as Ben Butler
as Leonard
as Singing White Woman
as Jeb
as Operation Breakthrough Staffer
as Court Clerk
as Mr. Paulsen
as Charles Steele
as Vickie Ellis
as Timmy Ellis
as Kenneth Ellis
as Marilynn Atwater
as Larry Ellis
as Nurse Caitlin
as Teacher
as Principal
as Doreen (Waitress)
as Local Reporter
as NAACP Lawyer
as Judge Leslie Hallford
as Secretary
as Wilbur Hobby
as Delores Riddick
as Henrietta Kaye
as Charrette Volunteer #1
as Marion Wilson
as Peggy
as Miles
as Reverend Joseph
as Archie Cox
as Charrette Volunteer #2
as Horace Bray
as Boone Ewell
as Sam Watford
as Earl Weeks
as Emmett
as Franklin Mose
as Alvin
as Nurse Bernadette
as Nurse Whitney
as Fire Safety Inspector
as Robert Jones
as Charrette Secretary
as Gas Company Man
as Youth Corps Member
as Mrs. Keith
as Caroline Kelly
as Cashier
as Parent / Ann's Army (uncredited)
as Police Officer (uncredited)
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