A Time for Burning_
Explores the attempts of the minister of the Augustana Lutheran Church in Omaha, Nebraska, to persuade his all-white congregation to reach out to "negro" Lutherans in the city's north side.
Starring
Ernie Chambers, Ray Cristensen, Bill Youngdahl
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
A Time for Burning was released 59 years ago in 1967.
Overview
Explores the attempts of the minister of the Augustana Lutheran Church in Omaha, Nebraska, to persuade his all-white congregation to reach out to "negro" Lut...
A Time for Burning is a Documentary film with a runtime of 0h 58m.
CAST (3)
EC
Ernie Chambers
Self
RC
Ray Cristensen
Self
BY
Bill Youngdahl
Self
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
58 min (0h 58m)
Rating
5.6/10 (7 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is A Time for Burning about?
Explores the attempts of the minister of the Augustana Lutheran Church in Omaha, Nebraska, to persuade his all-white congregation to reach out to "negro" Lutherans in the city's north side.
How long is A Time for Burning?
A Time for Burning has a runtime of 58 minutes (0h 58m).
Who stars in A Time for Burning?
The cast of A Time for Burning includes Ernie Chambers, Ray Cristensen, Bill Youngdahl.
What is the rating of A Time for Burning?
A Time for Burning has a rating of 5.6 out of 10 based on 7 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Documentary