Overview

Cora Jenkins and her parents are the only African-Americans in their community in 1920s Iowa, supported only by Cora's wages as housekeeper to the wealthy Studevants. When tragedy strikes, will Cora speak the truth...with consequences? From the short story by Langston Hughes.

Cast

Regina Taylor, Cherry Jones, Ellen Muth, Michael Gaston, Kohl Sudduth, Arlen Dean Snyder, CCH Pounder, Tinashe

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What is "Cora Unashamed" about?

Cora Jenkins and her parents are the only African-Americans in their community in 1920s Iowa, supported only by Cora's wages as housekeeper to the wealthy Studevants. When tragedy strikes, will Cora speak the truth...with consequences? From the short story by Langston Hughes.

When was "Cora Unashamed" released?

Cora Unashamed was released in 2000.

Who stars in "Cora Unashamed"?

The cast includes Regina Taylor, Cherry Jones, Ellen Muth, Michael Gaston.