America's Dream (1996)
Overview
Made especially for the HBO cable network, this well-wrought feature is comprised of three short stories by three noted black American authors, each of which is directed by a respected black director.
Cast
Danny Glover
Silas (segment "Long Black Song")
Wesley Snipes
George Du Vaul (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Lorraine Toussaint
Philomena (segment "The Reunion")
Tate Donovan
David (segment "Long Black Song")
Norman D. Golden II
Aaron (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Susanna Thompson
Beth Ann (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Jasmine Guy
Elna Du Vaul (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Tina Lifford
Sarah (segment "Long Black Song")
Carl Lumbly
Cal (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Bennet Guillory
Willie (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Danny Kamin
Mr. Harper (segment "Long Black Song")
Timothy Carhart
Prof. Daniel (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Vanessa Bell Calloway
Miss Williams (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Kevin Jamal Woods
Clyde (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Yolanda King
Mrs. Crawford (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")Recommendations
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