Title from container. Originally broadcast on television in 1980. Special features: author bio; actor bios; printable study guide; about the American Short Story Collection; audio interview: Robert Geller; Henry Fonda intro. Host, Henry Fonda. Olivia Cole, James Bond III, Margaret Avery, Cleavon Little, Clinton Derricks-Carroll.
Summary:
Based on the short story by Ernest J. Gaines. In rural Louisiana in the 1940's a young black boy journeys with his mother and absorbs valuable lessons of pride, charity and dignity.
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