Across the Tracks (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film
Released in 2015, Across the Tracks is a notable film directed by Michael Cooke, running about 15 minutes.
What it’s about. Tara and Ella Hines are sisters living very different lives. Tara is a big city architect with a fighting spirit that has brought her great success. Ella, a few years younger, never left the hometown of their youth and has been the primary caretaker of the family. Estranged for 40 years, they are brought together finally with the death of their mother. Through a series of flashbacks, their childhood in rural 1960s Georgia unfolds. The "Coloreds only" bathroom and side entrance to shops. The train tracks that separated the town by skin color. We see them navigate this world full of inferiority and bullying, ultimately leading to Ella's decision to become white. As the sisters lay their mother to rest, the past rises up to meet them and we're finally shown the moment that tore their family apart.
Who’s in it. Across the Tracks stars Don Battee as Walter Lee, Nicky Buggs as Mama, Berkeley Clayborne as Young Ella and Brynn Crosby as Young Tara, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Across the Tracks page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Across the Tracks (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Across the Tracks change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Across the Tracks?
- Across the Tracks stars Don Battee, Nicky Buggs, Berkeley Clayborne, Brynn Crosby and Thursday Farrar.
- When was Across the Tracks released?
- Across the Tracks was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 15 minutes.