The Best of Enemies

(2019)Directed by Robin Bissell133 min · PG-13Drama, History
Change is worth fighting for

Centers 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.

Taraji P. Hensonas Ann Atwater
Sam Rockwellas Claiborne Paul Ellis
Babou Ceesayas Bill Riddick
Anne Hecheas Mary Ellis
Wes Bentleyas Floyd Kelly
Nick Searcyas Garland Keith
Bruce McGillas Carvie Oldham
John Gallagher Jr.as Lee Trombley
Nicholas Loganas Wiley Yates
Gilbert Glenn Brownas Howard Clement
Caitlin Mehneras Maddy Mays
Dolan Wilsonas Councilman Bill Atkins
Morgan Mackeyas Young Mother
Chris Cavalieras Leonard
MGMalerie Gradyas Singing White Woman
Najah Jacksonas Operation Breakthrough Staffer
Bethany DeZelleas Court Clerk
David Plunkettas Mr. Paulsen
Al Hamacheras Charles Steele
McKenzie Applegateas Vickie Ellis
Brody Roseas Timmy Ellis
Carson Holmesas Kenneth Ellis