Black Snake Moan

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This article is about the 2007 film. For the song by Blind Lemon Jefferson, see Blind Lemon Jefferson. For the song by PJ Harvey, see PJ Harvey.

Black Snake Moan

Directed by	Craig Brewer
Produced by	Stephanie Allain John Singleton
Written by	Craig Brewer
Starring	Samuel L. Jackson Christina Ricci John Cothran Jr. Justin Timberlake S. Epatha Merkerson
Distributed by	Paramount Vantage
Release date(s)	February 23, 2007 (US) May 11, 2007 (UK)
Language	English
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Black Snake Moan is an upcoming 2007 film slated for February 23rd release, written and directed by Craig Brewer and filmed in Memphis, Tennessee. It stars Samuel L. Jackson as Lazarus, and Christina Ricci as Rae.

1 Plot
2 Cast
3 Trivia
4 Movie posters
5 References
6 External links

[edit] Plot

When Rae, a wild child (and former victim of sexual abuse) wakes up after a night of partying, she finds herself in the home of Lazarus, a former blues player. Rae is attached to a 20-foot chain held by the well-intentioned Lazarus who intends to "cure" her of her wickedness.

[edit] Cast

Samuel L. Jackson as Lazarus
Christina Ricci as Rae
Justin Timberlake as Ronnie
John Cothran Jr. as R.L.
S. Epatha Merkerson as Angela

[edit] Trivia

The title of the film derives from the Blind Lemon Jefferson song recorded in 1927.
Previews for the film got widespread release before screenings of Jackson's recently released film, Snakes on a Plane.
A public screening took place on December 9th, 2006 in Austin, Texas at Harry Knowles' annual Butt-numb-a-thon, with director Craig Brewer in attendance.