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1 videodisc (100 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. A story of violence and desire, of tenderness and compassion, so gripping and moving, which lays bare the trials and sufferings, the yearings and aspirations of three generations of an African American family. The journey of a family from the rural South to "big city" Herlem, seeking both salvation and understanding and of a young boy struggling to earn the approval of a self-righteous and often unloving stepfather. Monterey Home Video ; Robert Geller presents in association with American Playhouse ; a Learning in Focus production ; executive producer, Robert Geller ; produced by Calvin Skaggs ; teleplay by Gus Edwards, Leslie Lee ; directed by Stan Lathan. Originally broadcast on television in 1984. Adapted from the novel by James Baldwin. Special features: Actor bio: Olivia Cole, Paul Winfield, Ruby Dee, Ving Rhames, Alfre Woodard; Baldwin bio; Discussion topics; Other DVDs. Paul Winfield, Alfre Woodard, Ving Rhames, Rosalind Cash, James Bond III, Olivia Cole, Ruby Dee. Edited by Jay Freund ; production designer, Charles Bennett ; costume designer, Bernard Johnson ; director of photography, Hiro Narita ; original music by Webster Lewis. African American Men Drama Racism United States Drama African American families Drama Harlem (New York, N.Y.) PS3552.A45 1569946213 161110 20201001115311.0