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22 May 1999 (USA) morePlot:
In the 1940's South, an African-American is wrongly accused of the killing a a white store owner. In his defense... more | add synopsisAwards:
Won 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 9 wins & 18 nominations moreUser Comments:
One of the Best TV Movies Ever moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Don Cheadle | ... | Grant Wiggins | |
| Cicely Tyson | ... | Tante Lou | |
| Mekhi Phifer | ... | Jefferson | |
| Irma P. Hall | ... | Miss Emma | |
| Brent Jennings | ... | Reverend Ambrose | |
| Lisa Arrindell Anderson | ... | Vivian Baptiste | |
| Dana Ivey | ... | Edna Guidry | |
| Frank Hoyt Taylor | ... | Sheriff Guidry | |
| Stuart Culpepper | ... | Henri Pichot | |
| Patty Mack | ... | Inez | |
| Von Coulter | ... | Farrell Jarreau | |
| Elijah Kelley | ... | Clarence | |
| Wynton Yates | ... | Louis Washington | |
| Jameelah Nuriddin | ... | Irene | |
| Cierra Meche | ... | Estelle |
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Rated PG-13 for a scene of violence, brief strong language and some sensuality.Parents Guide:
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Continuity: When Grant Wiggins is alone in the classroom with a child, the child spins the globe and his finger lands on a country prompting the question, "Who lives in Turkey?" His finger is clearly not on Turkey or anywhere near it. moreFAQ
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I read the book not that long ago, and had been trying for some time to locate this HBO version for some time. I finally recieved it as a Christmas present and watched it. It was fantastic! Screenwriter Ann peacock and director Joseph Sargent did a fantastic job bring Ernest Gaines' novel to the small screen. It's worth seeking out!