Set in the late 1950s, Floyd (Carl Lumbly), Martha Ree (Juanita Jennings), and Jimmy "Jim-Jam" Ween (Norman D. Golden II) live on land that was promised to Floyd's father and then to Floyd ...
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Title: On Promised Land (TV Movie 1994)
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1 win & 5 nominations.
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Robert Benedetti | ... | Mr. Baines |
| Wayne Brady | ... | Eli James | |
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Bill Coates | ... | Mr. Turner |
| Norman D. Golden II | ... | Jimmy (Jim Jam) Ween | |
| Rhoda Griffis | ... | Ellen Appletree | |
| Judith Ivey | ... | Olivia | |
| John M. Jackson | ... | Albert Appletree | |
| Juanita Jennings | ... | Martha Ree Ween | |
| Carl Lumbly | ... | Floyd Ween | |
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Patty Mack | ... | Sweet Mary |
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Carol Mitchell-Leon | ... | Marva |
| Tom Nowicki | ... | Joseph Appletree | |
| Elizabeth Omilami | ... | Sally Mae | |
| Joan Plowright | ... | Mrs. Appletree | |
| Ken Sagoes | ... | Bo Henry | |
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Set in the late 1950s, Floyd (Carl Lumbly), Martha Ree (Juanita Jennings), and Jimmy "Jim-Jam" Ween (Norman D. Golden II) live on land that was promised to Floyd's father and then to Floyd for work they had done. The landowners, the Appletree family, used the promise of the land to keep Floyd Ween working for them.Through a series of events involving Jim-Jam, the young son of Floyd and Martha Ree, the Appletree sons put the transfer of the land in doubt and force the Weens to make a life-changing decision. Written by Chuck
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17 April 1994 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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I have been unable to find this movie on tape, however, it is truly a unique work. It is one of the most touching movies I have ever watched and really does having you crying many a time. It truly shows how bigotry, prejudice, and hate have no place in our society. I think this movie is absolutely wonderful and Ms. Plowright, as always, delivers an excellent performance. For someone that enjoys a good show of cultural relationships, especially in the Deep south during times of racial in balance this movie is an excellent portrayal of such relationships. It really does display some of the best and the worst characteristics that human nature has to offer.