“Service to Man” is a movie released in 2016. It tells the story of the first white student at Meharry Medical College in 1967, pairing with a black student navigating living up to his father’s legacy. The exploration of their shared experiences, directed by Aaron Greer and Seth Panitch, is what this article will detail, alongside the locations where filming took place.
Where it Filmed?
The film was shot in a number of locations around Alabama. These include the University of Alabama, Bryce Hospital, and Stillman College, all situated in Tuscaloosa. Other filming locations were in Moundville and Birmingham, Alabama. The exact filming dates are not provided.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Morgan Auld | Eli |
| Christopher Livingston | Michael |
| Lamman Rucker | Dr. Johnson |
| Keith David | Dean Holmes |
| Sydney Morton | Melanie |
| Nathan James | ER Doctor |
| Michael Pantozzi | Zack |
| Leopold Manswell | Garrison |
| Eric Marable Jr. | Franklin |
| Andravy | Angry Motorist |
| Chris Bellinger | Sergeant |
| Clark Harris | Bernard |
| Alicia Davis Johnson | Nurse |
| Jay Jurden | Lance |
| Rebecca Lines | Miriam |
| Roderick Macon | Mr. Grady |
| Sandra Martin | Mrs. Parker |
| Seth Panitch | Dr. Feldman |
| Raven Chareal’ | Fisk Student |
| George Thagard | Vandy Policeman |
| Willie Williams | RIP |
| Julia Martin | Extra (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie lasted for 1 hour and 32 minutes.
- The film was categorized as a drama and history movie and premiered in the USA on February 20, 2018.
- This film was directed by Aaron Greer and Seth Panitch.
- Morgan Auld, Christopher Livingston, Lamman Rucker were some of the stars of the film.
- The film successfully bagged 4 wins in awards.
- The plot of the movie was set in 1967 and showcased the struggles and experiences of two students from radically different backgrounds in a medical school during the turbulent 60s.
- The film was produced by Gettin’ Grown Productions and the University of Alabama.
- The film was distributed by Freestyle Digital Media and Visions Overflow.
- The interesting tagline of the movie was: When everyone was choosing sides, they chose each other.
- The movie title is derived from the motto of Meharry Medical College: “Worship of God Through Service to Mankind”.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA
- Latitude: 33.2114385
- Longitude: -87.5401002
- Place ID: ChIJuyDejJkChogREgmu26spDt8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Tuscaloosa, AL 35487, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Bryce Hospital, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA
- Latitude: 33.2161456
- Longitude: -87.53824209999999
- Place ID: ChIJ-2T4VnaD4xQR5cVhmJN2Vto
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 200 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Stillman College, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA
- Latitude: 33.1982647
- Longitude: -87.5859218
- Place ID: ChIJD2ShOQQDhogRugL8c8-MQ8w
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 3601 Stillman Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Birmingham, Alabama, USA
- Latitude: 33.5185892
- Longitude: -86.8103567
- Place ID: ChIJ07-FWN8RiYgRzlS66gl0UCU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Birmingham, AL, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
