Summer's End (TV 1999)

12-year-old boy and his older brother have just lost their dad. At their summer cottage, the younger boy befriends a black doctor who has to deal with local prejudice and racism.

Director:

Helen Shaver

Writers:

Grant Scharbo (screenplay), Jim Thompson (screenplay),

Stars:

James Earl Jones, Jake LeDoux, Brendan Fletcher

4 wins & 5 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
James Earl Jones	...	Dr. William 'Bill' Blakely
Jake LeDoux	...	Jamie Baldwin
Brendan Fletcher	...	Hunter Baldwin
Wendy Crewson	...	Virginia Baldwin
Jonathan Kroeker	...	Lad Trapnell
Andrew Sardella	...	Alex Rifkin
Al Waxman	...	Grandpa Trapnell
Randy Hughson	...	Rainey
R.D. Reid	...	Henry Whitley
Sarah Francis	...	Erinn
Patrick McManus	...	Inspector
Lindsay Murrell	...	Girl
Susan Cooke	...	Girl
Omar McIntosh	...	Young Billy Blakely
Melanie Nicholls-King	...	Mrs. Blakely (as Melanie Nichols King)

Storyline

12-year-old boy and his older brother have just lost their dad. At their summer cottage, the younger boy befriends a black doctor who has to deal with local prejudice and racism.

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Plot Keywords:

boy | racism | summer | doctor | cottage | 

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Genres:

Drama | Family

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Details

Country:

Canada USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 February 1999 (USA)

Also Known As:

Walk on Water

Filming Locations:

Sparrow Lake, Ontario, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Hallmark Entertainment, Showtime Networks, Temple Street Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

117 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

User Reviews

Great Family movie

This is a great family movie that deals with the ever important issue of racial bigotry in a way that is never "preachy" but instead, moving and thought provoking. The performances are outstanding making each character multi-dimensional rather than the standard fair of bigot vs. liberal. James Earl Jones is remarkable as always, drawing us into the life and history of his character and making us care. Another stand out performance is that of Wendy Crewson - who never ceases to amaze in that she can take a small part, and create something memorable from it. This small movie is a real gem that you don't want to miss. And be sure to share it with someone, as the message is always relevant and bears repeating again and again until this world finally gets it right.