For One Night
Encyclopedia
For One Night is a 2006 film is based on the true story of Gerica McCrary, who made headlines in 2002 by getting Taylor County High School in her hometown of Butler, Georgia
, to integrate the prom after thirty-one years of segregation. It stars Raven-Symoné
as Briana McCallister and Aisha Tyler
as Desiree Howard. The movie was filmed in summer 2005 in Louisiana just before Hurricane Katrina
.
The movie was written by Dee Harris-Lawrence. This film is the first drama role in the career of Raven-Symoné and disengaged from the Disney Channel
.
for decades. Amid the protests of the community and with the help of a newspaper reporter who returns to her hometown to cover the story, the two women are able to reverse decades of racist tradition and make history, at least for one night.
The movie is based on events that occurred in Taylor County
, Georgia
in 2002.
It was filmed at Riverdale High School in Jefferson Louisiana in 2005.
said that she had to gain weight for the lead role, along with getting a Southern accent.
Butler, Georgia
Butler is the county seat of Taylor County, Georgia, United States. Its population was 1,907 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Butler is located at ....
, to integrate the prom after thirty-one years of segregation. It stars Raven-Symoné
Raven-Symoné
Raven-Symoné Christina Pearman , known professionally as Raven-Symoné , or simply Raven, is an American actress, singer, songwriter, comedian, dancer, television producer and model. Symoné launched her successful career in 1989 after appearing in The Cosby Show as Olivia...
as Briana McCallister and Aisha Tyler
Aisha Tyler
Aisha N. Tyler is an American actress, stand-up comedian, and author, known for her regular role as Andrea Marino in the first season of Ghost Whisperer and voicing Lana Kane in Archer, as well as her recurring roles in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Talk Soup, and on Friends as Charlie...
as Desiree Howard. The movie was filmed in summer 2005 in Louisiana just before Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina of the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season was a powerful Atlantic hurricane. It is the costliest natural disaster, as well as one of the five deadliest hurricanes, in the history of the United States. Among recorded Atlantic hurricanes, it was the sixth strongest overall...
.
The movie was written by Dee Harris-Lawrence. This film is the first drama role in the career of Raven-Symoné and disengaged from the Disney Channel
Disney Channel
Disney Channel is an American basic cable and satellite television network, owned by the Disney-ABC Television Group division of The Walt Disney Company. It is under the direction of Disney-ABC Television Group President Anne Sweeney. The channel's headquarters is located on West Alameda Ave. in...
.
Plot
Inspired by the true story of an African American teenager who shook up a small town where high school proms had been racially segregatedSegregated prom
A segregated prom refers to the practice of United States high schools, generally located in the "Deep South", of holding racially segregated proms for white and black students. The practice spread after these schools were integrated, and persists in a few rural places to the present day...
for decades. Amid the protests of the community and with the help of a newspaper reporter who returns to her hometown to cover the story, the two women are able to reverse decades of racist tradition and make history, at least for one night.
The movie is based on events that occurred in Taylor County
Taylor County, Georgia
Taylor County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of 2000, the population was 8,815. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 8,738...
, Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
in 2002.
It was filmed at Riverdale High School in Jefferson Louisiana in 2005.
Production
In an interview with the film director, Raven-SymonéRaven-Symoné
Raven-Symoné Christina Pearman , known professionally as Raven-Symoné , or simply Raven, is an American actress, singer, songwriter, comedian, dancer, television producer and model. Symoné launched her successful career in 1989 after appearing in The Cosby Show as Olivia...
said that she had to gain weight for the lead role, along with getting a Southern accent.
Cast
- Raven-SymonéRaven-SymonéRaven-Symoné Christina Pearman , known professionally as Raven-Symoné , or simply Raven, is an American actress, singer, songwriter, comedian, dancer, television producer and model. Symoné launched her successful career in 1989 after appearing in The Cosby Show as Olivia...
as Brianna McCallister - Aisha TylerAisha TylerAisha N. Tyler is an American actress, stand-up comedian, and author, known for her regular role as Andrea Marino in the first season of Ghost Whisperer and voicing Lana Kane in Archer, as well as her recurring roles in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Talk Soup, and on Friends as Charlie...
as Desiree Howard - Jason Lewis as Mark Manning
- Sam Jones IIISam Jones IIISamuel L. Jones III is an American actor, best known for playing Pete Ross on the first three seasons of the television series Smallville.-Career:...
as Brandon Williams - Gary GrubbsGary GrubbsGary Grubbs is an American actor.Grubbs has several film and television credits to his name, including his portrayal of attorney Al Oser in Oliver Stone's JFK....
as Mr. Thornton - William RagsdaleWilliam RagsdaleRobert William Ragsdale is an American actor.-Life and career:Ragsdale was born in El Dorado, Arkansas. He attended Hendrix College, where he appeared in plays with Sling Blade actress and fellow Arkansan Natalie Canerday....
as Earl Randall - Harold SylvesterHarold SylvesterHarold Sylvester is an American film and television actor.Sylvester was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. A graduate of New Orleans' St. Augustine High School and Tulane University, Sylvester is best known for his role on the TV series Married... with Children as Griff, the co-worker and friend of...
as Mr Howard, Desiree's dad - Donna DuPlantier as Aunt Marlene
- Joan PringleJoan PringleJoan Pringle is an American actress best known for playing vice principal "Sybil Buchanan" in the TV series The White Shadow. During the third and final season her character was promoted to principal...
- Rhoda GriffisRhoda GriffisRhoda Griffis is an American actress, perhaps best known for playing supporting roles both in independent and mainstream films and television.- Life and career :...
as Ginny Stephens - Daina Gozan as Sela Moody
- Mills Allison as Ely Hardy
- Caroline Jahna as Carla Thornton
- James Aaron as Myron Dawson
- Louis Herthum as Sheriff Taylor
- Katie Seeley as Kelly Reynolds
- Azure Dawn as Lily Dubois
- Adam Powell as Paul Beaudine
- Chuck Halley as Newspaper Editor
Soundtrack
The end of the movie (prom scene) features Raven-Symoné's song "Gravity".Awards
- 2007 - Nominated; Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special (Aisha Tyler)