
Black October
Seen it?2000 | 91 min | History, Documentary
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- One for politics junkies and people who love a true story told well. Power and ambition drive every scene. If you loved O.J.: Made in America, start here.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Well paced for a documentary, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.
A documentary recounting the kidnappings of British Trade Commissioner James Cross and Quebec Vice-Premier & Minister of Labour Pierre Laporte by the FLQ on October 5, 1970 in Quebec.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Terence McKenna
- Terence McKennaNarrator