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America's Dream

The film weaves together three distinct stories that explore the intricate facets of African-American experience, showcasing the intricate relationships between truth, artistic expression, and nostalgia.

Three interconnected stories of African-American characters explore themes of love, identity, and redemption through the struggles of a farmer with a wayward wife, a school principal defending a provocative art piece, and a jazz singer reflecting on her troubled past.

Main Cast

Danny GloverDanny GloverSilas (segment "Long Black Song")
Wesley SnipesWesley SnipesGeorge Du Vaul (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Lorraine ToussaintLorraine ToussaintPhilomena (segment "The Reunion")
Tate DonovanTate DonovanDavid (segment "Long Black Song")
Norman D. Golden IINorman D. Golden IIAaron (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Susanna ThompsonSusanna ThompsonBeth Ann (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Jasmine GuyJasmine GuyElna Du Vaul (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Tina LiffordTina LiffordSarah (segment "Long Black Song")
Carl LumblyCarl LumblyCal (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Bennet GuilloryBennet GuilloryWillie (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Danny KaminDanny KaminMr. Harper (segment "Long Black Song")
Rae'Ven Larrymore KellyRae'Ven Larrymore KellyLara (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Timothy CarhartTimothy CarhartProf. Daniel (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Vanessa Bell CallowayVanessa Bell CallowayMiss Williams (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Kevin Jamal WoodsKevin Jamal WoodsClyde (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Yolanda KingYolanda KingMrs. Crawford (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Douglas CunninghamDouglas CunninghamDrummer

Creators

Bill DukeBill DukeDirector
Kevin Rodney SullivanKevin Rodney SullivanDirector
Paris BarclayParis BarclayDirector
Maya AngelouMaya AngelouStory
Richard WrightRichard WrightStory
John Henrik ClarkeJohn Henrik ClarkeStory
Ron Stacker ThompsonRon Stacker ThompsonWriter
Ashley TylerAshley TylerWriter

America's Dream Videos

America's Dream (1996) Wesley Snipes, Danny Glover, Jasmine Guy

America's Dream (1996) Wesley Snipes, Danny Glover, Jasmine Guy

Info about America's Dream

Studio(s): HBO, Carrie Productions Inc.

Originally Released: United States, Feb 17, 1996

Production Country: United States

Genres:Drama

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