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Title:

A hero ain't nothin' but a sandwich [electronic resource].

Format:

[electronic resource].

Publisher:

Entertainment One :

Copyright Date:

1978

Description:

1 online resource (1 video file (ca. 107 min.)) : sd., col.

Subject:

Inner cities--Drama.
Drug abuse--Drama.
Drug addiction--Drama.
African American youth--Drug use--Drama.
African Americans--Social conditions--Drama.

Other Authors:

DeWindt, Hal.
Nelson, Ralph, 1916-1987.
Tyson, Cicely.
Winfield, Paul.
Hooks, Kevin, 1958-
Martin, Helen, 1909-2000.
Turman, Glynn.
Cobbs, Bill.
Groh, David, 1939-2008.
Johnson, Arnold, 1921-2000.
Scott, Larry B., 1961-
Childress, Alice. Hero ain't nothin' but a sandwich.
hoopla digital.

Notes:

Digital content provided by hoopla. Cicely Tyson, Paul Winfield, Kevin Hooks, Helen Martin, Glynn Turman, Bill Cobbs, David Groh, Arnold Johnson, Larry B. Scott.

Summary:

Faced with the harsh reality of growing up in the ghetto, 13-year old Benjie (Larry B. Scott) turns to heroin to escape. After Benjie hits rock bottom, his mother (Cicely Tyson) and her boyfriend (Paul Winfield) must sacrifice to help him overcome his dependency. Directed by Ralph Nelson, this heartwarming drama tackles the battle of a troubled youth, his struggles with addiction, and the impact felt by those around him.

UPC:

741952659693

Locations:

CDPF771 -- Clive Public Library (Clive)