
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.
Ratings
3.5
Cast

Danny Glover
Silas (segment "Long Black Song")

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

Lorraine Toussaint
Philomena (segment "The Reunion")

Tate Donovan
David (segment "Long Black Song")

Norman D. Golden II
Aaron (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")

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

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

Tina Lifford
Sarah (segment "Long Black Song")

Carl Lumbly
Cal (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")

Bennet Guillory
Willie (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")

Danny Kamin
Mr. Harper (segment "Long Black Song")

Rae'Ven Larrymore Kelly
Lara (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")

Timothy Carhart
Prof. Daniel (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Summer Ross Jefferson
Young Philomena #1 (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")

Vanessa Bell Calloway
Miss Williams (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Winter Elaine Jefferson
Young Philomena #2 (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Amanda Addison
Young Beth Ann (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")

Kevin Jamal Woods
Clyde (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Ruth Beckford
Mrs. McClaren (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")

Yolanda King
Mrs. Crawford (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Douglas Cunningham
Drummer (uncredited)

Tammy Thomas
Waitress (uncredited)
Crew
Costume Design
Supervising Sound Editor
Music Editor
Script Supervisor
Leadman
Gaffer
Executive Producer
Construction Coordinator
Associate Producer
Makeup Artist
Unit Production Manager
Production Design
Foley
Location Manager
Assistant Director
Lead Painter
Set Decoration
Co-Producer
Stunts
Steadicam Operator
Producer
Assistant Editor
Line Producer
Director of Photography
Hair Designer
Construction Foreman
Cableman
Original Music Composer
Sound Editor
Art Department Coordinator
Electrician
First Assistant Camera
Boom Operator
Picture Car Coordinator
Production Coordinator
Post Production Assistant
Transportation Coordinator
Camera Operator
Best Boy Electric
Transportation Captain
Set Dressing Artist
Sound Mixer
Craft Service
Still Photographer
First Assistant Director
Details
Release Date
1996-02-17
Runtime
97 min
Original Language
English
Languages
English
Production Companies
HBO
Carrie Productions Inc.
Countries
United States of America
Genres
Drama
TV Movie