Hour Glass
1971, English. Directed by Haile Gerima.
In the midst of the Black consciousness movement, a basketball player imagines his profession to that of a gladiator. After a series of reflections including his upbringing as a foster child of White Americans, he returns to his origins.
- Runtime
- 0h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 1 January 1971
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Haile Gerima
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Hour Glass runs 13 minutes (0h 13m).
Does Hour Glass have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Hour Glass on?
Hour Glass isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1971. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Hour Glass?
If you liked Hour Glass, try The Shepherd, Nine Days, Northfork.
Who directed Hour Glass?
Hour Glass (1971) was directed by Haile Gerima and stars Mel Rosier.