Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Louis Gossett Jr. | ... | Simpson | |
Sara Gilbert | ... | Sudie Harrigan | |
John M. Jackson | ... | Dr. Walter Stubbs (as John Jackson) | |
Frances Fisher | ... | Mrs. Marge Allen, English Teacher | |
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Paige Danahy | ... | Mary Agnes Clark, Sudie's best friend |
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Ken Strong | ... | Mr. Harrigan |
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Robby Preddy | ... | Mrs. Hester Harrigan |
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Larry Black | ... | Mr. Etheridge, School Principal |
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Scott Brian Higgs | ... | Lem Coker, Linlow Ga. Townsman (as Scott Higgs) |
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Howard Kingkade | ... | Earl Rice, Pedophile Teacher |
Tim Powell | ... | Mr. Lester Clark | |
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Linda Pierce | ... | Mrs. Clark |
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Jane Smithwick | ... | Nettie, Mary Agnes' friend |
Wallace Wilkinson | ... | Preacher Clifford Miller | |
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Amanda Pillow | ... | Clara Mae McMillian |
Sudie and Simpson, Louis Gossett, Jr. stars in this film based on Sarah Flanigan Carter's autobiographical novel about growing up in World War II-era Georgia, Sudie Harrington, a feisty twelve-year-old, befriends Simpson, a gentle black man accused of impropriety with a child.
Roseanne's Sara Gilbert caught my attention while looking through the many stations after a recent insomnia session. I wasn't expecting much at first but this movie was both entertaining, realistic, and it captivated the persona of prejudice. It really brought a new light on how naive people were due to what they have been told. Sara Gilbert's performance is amazing as well as the interaction between her new found friend Simpson whom not only has to face prejudice but also has had a very hard life beyond that. I am not one to say I enjoy many TV movies but this one was of a lack of a better word great. I highly recommend it to anyone whom enjoys a good drama movie. Also if you enjoyed this I recommend seeing another movie of similiar proportions called Wildflower directed by Diane Keaton. It currently can be seen on Lifetime off and on.