The Lena Baker Story ( Hope & Redemption: The Lena Baker Story )

The Lena Baker Story (DVD) (*)

$25.99

Original Title: Hope & Redemption: The Lena Baker Story
Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 )

Product Origin/Format:
Australia ( PAL/Region 0 )

Running Time:
108 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (2.35:1)

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 2008 and produced in:
United States ( USA, Canada )

Directed By:
Ralph Wilcox

Written By:
Ralph Wilcox

Actors:
Tichina Arnold ..... Lena Baker
Dwayne Boyd ..... Juke Joint Man #1
Chris Burns ..... Max Arthur
Kenny Cook ..... Barry Arthur
Peter Coyote ..... Elliot Arthur
Jasmine Farmer ..... Young Netty
Mike Hickman ..... Mr. Candance
Tom Huff ..... Ken Thomas
Randy McDowell ..... Lyle Jacobs
Ron Prather ..... Mr. Riddle
Frank Roberts ..... Mr. Powell
Michael Rooker ..... Cotton Foreman
Ron Clinton Smith ..... Mrs. Riddle
Susie Spear ..... Ronnie Edwards
Jody Thompson ..... Mr ferris
Beverly Todd ..... Juke Joint Man #2
Dikran Tulaine ..... Alice Lee
Bobby 'JoJo' White ..... Milton
Michaela Worthy
L. Warren Young

Synopsis:

Based on the true life story of Lena Baker, the first woman to be sent to the electric chair in Georgia for the murder of her employer, who forced her into sexual slavery, The Lena Baker Story takes place in the early 1900's through 1945 in Cuthbert, Georgia. It's the story of one woman's attempt to rise above the challenges of life, the choices she makes, and the consequences of those choices. The moment she thinks she has overcome her inner demons, she is called to work for Elliot Arthur, a father, a millworker and a drunk. As their relationship unfolds, it becomes strange, strained, and highly unacceptable for the time. Elliot Arthur needs Lena and in return Lena seems to need him. He abuses her and keeps her from her children by imprisoning her in his home. When she has finally had enough, Lena stands up and attempts to break free from the bondage of Elliot Arthur. A struggle ensues, and Elliot Arthur, a white man, is shot by Lena Baker, an African-American woman, on a hot, humid night in Southwest Georgia in 1945.

A chronicle of the life, trial, and execution of Lena Baker, the first woman to be sent to the electric chair in Georgia for the murder of her employer, who forced her into sexual slavery. Sixty years after her death, Baker was pardoned posthumously by the state Board of Pardons and Paroles.

A chronicle of the life of Lena Baker, the first woman to be sent to the electric chair in Georgia for the murder of her employer, who forced her into sexual slavery.

This product was added to our catalog on Friday 18 September, 2009.