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America's Dream

America's Dream

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DramaTV Movie

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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.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

97 mins

Rating

6.5/10

Release Date

17 February 1996

Country

United States of America

Cast

Danny Glover

Danny Glover

Silas (segment "Long Black Song")

Wesley Snipes

Wesley Snipes

George Du Vaul (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")

Lorraine Toussaint

Lorraine Toussaint

Philomena (segment "The Reunion")

Tate Donovan

Tate Donovan

David (segment "Long Black Song")

Norman D. Golden II

Norman D. Golden II

Aaron (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")

Susanna Thompson

Susanna Thompson

Beth Ann (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")

Jasmine Guy

Jasmine Guy

Elna Du Vaul (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")

Tina Lifford

Tina Lifford

Sarah (segment "Long Black Song")

Carl Lumbly

Carl Lumbly

Cal (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")

Bennet Guillory

Bennet Guillory

Willie (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")

Danny Kamin

Danny Kamin

Mr. Harper (segment "Long Black Song")

Rae'Ven Larrymore Kelly

Rae'Ven Larrymore Kelly

Lara (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")

Timothy Carhart

Timothy Carhart

Prof. Daniel (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")

Summer Ross Jefferson

Summer Ross Jefferson

Young Philomena #1 (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")

Vanessa Bell Calloway

Vanessa Bell Calloway

Miss Williams (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")

Winter Elaine Jefferson

Winter Elaine Jefferson

Young Philomena #2 (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")

Amanda Addison

Amanda Addison

Young Beth Ann (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")

Kevin Jamal Woods

Kevin Jamal Woods

Clyde (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")

Ruth Beckford

Ruth Beckford

Mrs. McClaren (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")

Yolanda King

Yolanda King

Mrs. Crawford (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")

Douglas Cunningham

Douglas Cunningham

Drummer

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