America's Dream

America's Dream

Drama | Jan. 1, 1996

Made especially for the HBO cable network, this well-wrought feature is comprised of three short stories by three noted black American authors, each of which is directed by a respected black director.

America's Dream

Drama | Jan. 1, 1996

America's Dream
Made especially for the HBO cable network, this well-wrought feature is comprised of three short stories by three noted black American authors, each of which is directed by a respected black director.
IMDb rating 6.4
Producers HBO, Carrie Productions Inc.
Original title America's Dream
Directors Brian Whitley, Leigh Webb, Phil Hardage, Paula Barrett-Barbier, Jono Oliver, Kevin Rodney Sullivan, Paris Barclay, Bill Duke
Writers John Henrik Clarke, Ashley Tyler, Ron Stacker Thompson, Richard Wright, Maya Angelou

Cast

Danny Glover

as Silas (segment "Long Black Song")

Wesley Snipes

as George Du Vaul (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")

Lorraine Toussaint

as Philomena (segment "The Reunion")

Tate Donovan

as David (segment "Long Black Song")

Norman D. Golden II

as Aaron (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")

Susanna Thompson

as Beth Ann (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")

Jasmine Guy

as Elna Du Vaul (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")

Tina Lifford

as Sarah (segment "Long Black Song")

Carl Lumbly

as Cal (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")

Bennet Guillory

as Willie (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")

Danny Kamin

as Mr. Harper (segment "Long Black Song")

Rae'Ven Larrymore Kelly

as Lara (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")

Timothy Carhart

as Prof. Daniel (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")

Summer Ross Jefferson

as Young Philomena #1 (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")

Vanessa Bell Calloway

as Miss Williams (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")

Winter Elaine Jefferson

as Young Philomena #2 (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")

Amanda Addison

as Young Beth Ann (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")

Kevin Jamal Woods

as Clyde (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")

Ruth Beckford

as Mrs. McClaren (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")

Yolanda King

as Mrs. Crawford (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")

Douglas Cunningham

as Drummer