The Sky Is Gray (TV 1980)

TV Movie - 46 min - Drama

6.5

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A young boy named James comes of age in 1940s Louisiana and grapples with what it means to be black during a time of racism and poverty... See full summary »

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
	Olivia Cole	...	Octavia
	James Bond III	...	James
	Margaret Avery	...	Rosemary
	Cleavon Little	...	Monsieur Bayonne
	Chez Lister	...	Ty
	Susan French	...	Helena
	Clinton Derricks-Carroll	...	Student
	Hal Williams	...	Preacber
	Roberta Jean Williams	...	Young Lady
	Hilda Haynes	...	Woman
	Lynn Arden	...	Nurse
	Reuben Collins	...	Pimp
	Beverly Johnson	...	John Lee's Mother
	Kenny Johnson	...	John Lee Williams
	Macon McCalman	...	Ernest

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A young boy named James comes of age in 1940s Louisiana and grapples with what it means to be black during a time of racism and poverty. James's mother accompanies her son to town to see about the boy's nagging toothache, and his journey soon becomes an eye-opening odyssey. Written by alfiehitchie

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