When Hell Freezes Over, I'll Skate (1979)

7.0/10 60 min Music TV Movie

Overview

This lively, spirit-lifting musical celebrates the sheer joy -- and survival -- of black music, song and poetry since the days of America's Civil War. With utter grace and ease, the gifted eight-member singing ensemble glides from gospel to disco and from slave-quarter sermons to contemporary black poetry.

Cast

Jeffrey Anderson-Gunter

Featured Performer

Cleavant Derricks

Featured Performer

Clinton Derricks-Carroll

Featured Performer

Lynne Thigpen

Featured Performer

Reginald VelJohnson

Featured Performer

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