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America's Dream

1996 · 1h 37m · 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.

Cast

• Danny Glover as Silas (segment "Long Black Song")
• Wesley Snipes as George Du Vaul (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
• Lorraine Toussaint as Philomena (segment "The Reunion")
• Tate Donovan as David (segment "Long Black Song")
• Norman D. Golden II as Aaron (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
• Susanna Thompson as Beth Ann (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
• Jasmine Guy as Elna Du Vaul (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
• Tina Lifford as Sarah (segment "Long Black Song")
• Carl Lumbly as Cal (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
• Bennet Guillory as Willie (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
• Danny Kamin as Mr. Harper (segment "Long Black Song")
• Rae'Ven Larrymore Kelly as Lara (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")

Details

Director

Paris Barclay, Bill Duke and Kevin Rodney Sullivan

Released

February 17, 1996

Runtime

1h 37m

Genres

Drama, TV Movie

Studio

HBO and Carrie Productions Inc.

Status

Released

TMDB score

6.7 / 10 from 6 votes