Once Upon a Time … When We Were Colored
Once Upon a Time … When We Were Colored ★★★ 1995 (PG)
Actor Reid makes a fine directorial debut with the story of a black youngster growing up parentless in ‘50s Mississippi. His family faces the usual troubles of the time, including poor wages and white bigotry, but manages to provide a positive and loving home life for him. Nostalgic, sensitive, and heartwarming adaptation of Clifton Taulbert's autobiographical book. 112m/C VHS, DVD . Al Freeman Jr., Paula Kelly, Phylicia Rashad, Polly Bergen, Richard Roundtree, Charles Taylor, Willie Norwood, Jr., Damon Hines, Leon; D: Tim Reid; W: Paul Cooper; C: Johnny (John W.) Simmons; M: Steve Tyrell; Nar: Phill Lewis.
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