06 Oct 1972
Journey
A woman with a troubled past is saved from drowning in a river and brought to a strange community hidden in the woods.
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.
Top Billed 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")
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