America's Dream (1996)

  • NR
  • 02/17/1996 (US)
  • Drama, TV Movie
  • 1h 37m

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.

Bill Duke

Director

Ron Stacker Thompson

Writer

Paris Barclay

Director

John Henrik Clarke

Story

Richard Wright

Story

Ashley Tyler

Writer

Kevin Rodney Sullivan

Director

Maya Angelou

Story

Cast

Danny Glover's headshot

Danny Glover

Silas (segment "Long Black Song")
Wesley Snipes's headshot

Wesley Snipes

George Du Vaul (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Lorraine Toussaint's headshot

Lorraine Toussaint

Philomena (segment "The Reunion")
Tate Donovan's headshot

Tate Donovan

David (segment "Long Black Song")
Norman D. Golden II's headshot

Norman D. Golden II

Aaron (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Susanna Thompson's headshot

Susanna Thompson

Beth Ann (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Jasmine Guy's headshot

Jasmine Guy

Elna Du Vaul (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Tina Lifford's headshot

Tina Lifford

Sarah (segment "Long Black Song")

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