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Racial tensions and political ambition collide in a city on the edge.

A PLACE CALLED TODAY

Fear Is Power! You Want Your City -- Fight For It!

1972 · 1h 43m · X · Drama · IMDB TMDB

Racial tensions arise when a black lawyer runs for mayor of a racially divided town.

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What is A Place Called Today about?

A Place Called Today is a 1972 American drama film directed by Don Schain about a black lawyer running for mayor in a racially divided city.

Programmer's Pick

Come for the sleaze, stay for the social commentary—Don Schain's urban drama isn't afraid to strip down both its cast and the American political process. With Lana Wood and Cheri Caffaro leading the charge, expect as much bare emotion as bare skin.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

In a small American city simmering with division, a black lawyer's mayoral campaign ignites fierce unrest and exposes deep fractures within the community. As political ambitions rise, the film places its characters—ranging from radical activists to privileged socialites—at the crossroads of personal desire and public conflict. Lana Wood appears as an impassioned liberal, while Cheri Caffaro brings her own brand of provocative flair to the proceedings. The film doesn't shy away from nudity or violence, using them as elements to amplify the volatility of the unfolding political drama. With its candid depiction of racial tension, political manipulation, and the underbelly of urban America, this independent production aims to confront issues most films of its era sidestepped.

Details & Specs

Director
Don Schain
Writer
Don Schain
Release
1972
Runtime
1h 43m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Genres
Drama
Also Known As
City in Fear

Cast & Crew

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Director: Don Schain Writer: Don Schain
JH J. Herbert Kerr Jr. Randy Johnson Lana Wood Lana Wood Carolyn Schneider Cheri Caffaro Cheri Caffaro Cindy Cartwright RS Richard Smedley Ron Carton PC Peter Carew Ben Atkinson WC Woody Carter Black Radical LT Leo Tepp Alexander Cartwright Timothy Brown Timothy Brown Steve Smith C Cachaco White Radical

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Why Cult

Mayoral Campaign Mayhem

A black lawyer's run for mayor turns a racially divided city into a powder keg, blending social issues with exploitation twists.

Blaxploitation Vibes

Tags and casting choices place this drama squarely in blaxploitation territory, complete with jive-talking radicals and pointed social conflict.

Provocative Nudity

From female full frontal to naked bondage, the film leans into its X rating with unabashed displays of sexuality.

Political and Racial Explosions

Corruption, manipulation, and violence fuel the narrative—expect garrotting, bombs, and racial slurs to keep the temperature high.

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Questions from the Vault

When was A Place Called Today released? +

A Place Called Today was released in 1972.

Who directed A Place Called Today? +

A Place Called Today was directed by Don Schain.

How long is A Place Called Today? +

A Place Called Today has a runtime of 103 minutes.

What genre is A Place Called Today? +

A Place Called Today is a drama.

Where can I watch A Place Called Today? +

A Place Called Today is available to watch on SassyFlix.

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