Film

Words by Heart

7.019851h 47mDrama TV Movie

Director: Robert Thompson
Year: 1985

The only black family living in a small midwestern town at the turn of the century confront prejudice, as seen through the eyes of the young daughter.

Top cast

Ed Call

Henry Haney

Leo Geter

Tater Haney

Robert Hooks

Ben Sills

Charlotte Rae

Mary Tom Chism

Fran Robinson

Lena Sills

Mary Ellen Thomas

Mrs. Starnes

Alfre Woodard

Claudie Sills

Michael Byers

Directed by

Robert Thompson

Written by

Ouida Sebestyen