America's Dream (1996)

6.7/10 97 min Drama TV Movie

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")

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