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And the Children Shall Lead

  • TV Movie
  • 19851985
  • 58m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
85
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And the Children Shall Lead (1985)
  • Drama
  • Family
Mississippi in the early '60s is the setting for this story of a 12-year-old African-American girl who, along with her white friends, tries to ease increasing racial tensions.Mississippi in the early '60s is the setting for this story of a 12-year-old African-American girl who, along with her white friends, tries to ease increasing racial tensions.Mississippi in the early '60s is the setting for this story of a 12-year-old African-American girl who, along with her white friends, tries to ease increasing racial tensions.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
85
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Michael Pressman
  • Writer
    • Emma Pullen
  • Stars
    • Danny Glover
    • Pam Potillo
    • LeVar Burton
Top credits
  • Director
    • Michael Pressman
  • Writer
    • Emma Pullen
  • Stars
    • Danny Glover
    • Pam Potillo
    • LeVar Burton
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    • 3User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Danny Glover
    Danny Glover
    • Williamas William
    Pam Potillo
    • Rachel Hendersonas Rachel Henderson
    LeVar Burton
    LeVar Burton
    • Glenn Scottas Glenn Scott
    Denise Nicholas
    Denise Nicholas
    • Motheras Mother
    Andrew Prine
    Andrew Prine
    • Sheriff Connellyas Sheriff Connelly
    Prentiss Jackson
    • Kevinas Kevin
    Whitman Mayo
    Whitman Mayo
    • Rev. Wilsonas Rev. Wilson
    Jamilla Perry
    • Little Girlas Little Girl
    Amanda Peterson
    Amanda Peterson
    • Jennyas Jenny
    Beah Richards
    Beah Richards
    • Miss Annieas Miss Annie
    Philip Arthur Ross
    • Lloydas Lloyd
    Steven Robert Ross
    • Floydas Floyd
    Elliott Threatt
    • Kid in the parkas Kid in the park
    • Director
      • Michael Pressman
    • Writer
      • Emma Pullen
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    Top review
    7/10
    Great story line/Great morals
    I was introduced to this movie by my late brother-in-law, "Kevin." We laughed hysterically at how badly his acting was (particularly his last scene. Rest in Peace.

    The movie itself sends a great message. Set in the time of segregation, there is a group of kids who are blind to racism within their own group until they are affected by the adults around them. "And the children Shall Lead" shows us how the colorblind love of children could teach the adults a lesson or two. The children are so genuine, it gives hope to the future of segregated America, and made me feel truly happy to be born much later.
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    • Aug 18, 2007

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    • Release date
      • January 14, 1985 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Wonderworks: And the Children Shall Lead
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    • Runtime
      58 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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