Words by Heart

Words by Heart

120 mins | Jan. 1, 1985

The only black family living in a small midwestern town at the turn of the century confront prejudice, as seen through the eyes of the young daughter.

Words by Heart

120 mins | Jan. 1, 1985

Words by Heart
The only black family living in a small midwestern town at the turn of the century confront prejudice, as seen through the eyes of the young daughter.
Producers
Original title Words by Heart
Directors Robert Thompson
Writers Frank Dandridge, Ouida Sebestyen

Cast

Ed Call

as Henry Haney

Leo Geter

as Tater Haney

Robert Hooks

as Ben Sills

Charlotte Rae

as Mary Tom Chism

Fran Robinson

as Lena Sills

Mary Ellen Thomas

as Mrs. Starnes

Alfre Woodard

as Claudie Sills