# Ragtime (1981)

> An expansive 1910s New York drama follows a celebrated Black pianist whose pursuit of justice exposes the era’s entrenched racial and class order.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/15158

## Facts

- Runtime: 155 min
- Genres: Drama, History
- Director: Miloš Forman
- Cast: James Cagney, Brad Dourif, Moses Gunn, Elizabeth McGovern, Kenneth McMillan, Pat O'Brien, Donald O'Connor, James Olson
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082970/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: sorrowful, tense, elegant, historical film night, literary adaptation viewing

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of justice and identity in early 20th century America.

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