Just an Old Sweet Song (1976)
1976 · 1h 18m · Drama, TV Movie
Genres: Drama, TV Movie
Upon learning that their grandmother is not long for this world, Nate and Priscilla Simmons pack up their kids and leave Detroit to head down South. Eventually, the family rediscovers its African-American roots and elects to stay in their new rural surroundings.
Director: Robert Ellis Miller
Writers: Melvin Van Peebles
Music by: Peter Matz
Cinematography: Terry K. Meade
Editor: Argyle Nelson Jr.
Cast
Robert Hooks as Nate SimmonsCicely Tyson as Priscilla SimmonsKevin Hooks as JuniorEric Hooks as HighpocketsBeah Richards as GrandmaLincoln Kilpatrick as Joe MayfieldMary Alice as Helen MayfieldEdward Binns as Mr. ClaypoolSonny Jim Gaines as TrunkMinnie Gentry as Aunt VelvetTia Rance as DarlenePhilip Wende as SheriffMore like this
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