America's Dream

6.7 1996 97 min
Drama TV Movie

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.

About

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Directors
Bill Duke, Paris Barclay, Kevin Rodney Sullivan
Writers
Ron Stacker Thompson, John Henrik Clarke, Richard Wright, Ashley Tyler, Maya Angelou

Cast

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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")
Rae'Ven Larrymore Kelly Lara (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Timothy Carhart Prof. Daniel (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Summer Ross Jefferson Young Philomena #1 (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Vanessa Bell Calloway Miss Williams (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Winter Elaine Jefferson Young Philomena #2 (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Amanda Addison Young Beth Ann (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Kevin Jamal Woods Clyde (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")

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