America's Dream

Kevin Rodney Sullivan
1996-02-17


7
97 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Danny Glover Silas (segment "Long Black Song") Unowned
Wesley Snipes George Du Vaul (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black") Calvin and Nobbs
Lorraine Toussaint Philomena (segment "The Reunion") Unowned
Tate Donovan David (segment "Long Black Song") Unowned
Norman D. Golden II Aaron (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black") Unowned
Susanna Thompson Beth Ann (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black") Unowned
Jasmine Guy Elna Du Vaul (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black") Unowned
Tina Lifford Sarah (segment "Long Black Song") Unowned
Carl Lumbly Cal (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black") Unowned
Bennet Guillory Willie (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black") Unowned
Danny Kamin Mr. Harper (segment "Long Black Song") Unowned
Rae'Ven Larrymore Kelly Lara (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black") Unowned
Timothy Carhart Prof. Daniel (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black") Unowned
Summer Ross Jefferson Young Philomena #1 (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black") Unowned
Vanessa Bell Calloway Miss Williams (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black") Unowned
Winter Elaine Jefferson Young Philomena #2 (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black") Unowned
Amanda Addison Young Beth Ann (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black") Unowned
Kevin Jamal Woods Clyde (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black") Unowned
Ruth Beckford Mrs. McClaren (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black") Unowned
Yolanda King Mrs. Crawford (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black") Unowned
Douglas Cunningham Drummer Unowned