America's Dream (1996)
1h 37m
Running Time
February 17, 1996Release Date
America's Dream (1996)
1h 37m
Running Time
February 17, 1996Release Date
![Watch America's Dream Trailer](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9res4veLLFo/mqdefault.jpg)
Plot.
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.
Where to Watch.
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Cast & Crew.
![Danny Glover](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/7026-danny-glover.webp)
Danny Glover
Silas (segment "Long Black Song")
![Wesley Snipes](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/8256-wesley-snipes.webp)
Wesley Snipes
George Du Vaul (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
![Lorraine Toussaint](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/34078-lorraine-toussaint.webp)
Lorraine Toussaint
Philomena (segment "The Reunion")
![Norman D. Golden II](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/97536-norman-d-golden-ii.webp)
Norman D. Golden II
Aaron (segment 'The Boy Who Painted Christ Black')
![Tate Donovan](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/33658-tate-donovan.webp)
Tate Donovan
David (segment "Long Black Song")
![Paris Barclay](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/53051-paris-barclay.webp)
Paris Barclay
Director
![Susanna Thompson](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/19454-susanna-thompson.webp)
Susanna Thompson
Beth Ann (segment 'The Boy Who Painted Christ Black')
![Bill Duke](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/892-bill-duke.webp)
Bill Duke
Director
![Jasmine Guy](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/69310-jasmine-guy.webp)
Jasmine Guy
Elna Du Vaul (segment 'The Boy Who Painted Christ Black')
![Tina Lifford](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/17785-tina-lifford.webp)
Tina Lifford
Sarah (segment 'Long Black Song')
![Kevin Rodney Sullivan](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/15800-kevin-rodney-sullivan.webp)
Kevin Rodney Sullivan
Director
![Maya Angelou](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/69261-maya-angelou.webp)
Maya Angelou
Writer
![Carl Lumbly](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/5589-carl-lumbly.webp)
Carl Lumbly
Cal (segment 'The Boy Who Painted Christ Black')
![Bennet Guillory](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/312872-bennet-guillory.webp)
Bennet Guillory
Willie (segment 'The Boy Who Painted Christ Black')
![John Henrik Clarke](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
John Henrik Clarke
Writer
![Danny Kamin](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/42225-danny-kamin.webp)
Danny Kamin
Mr. Harper (segment 'Long Black Song')
![Ron Stacker Thompson](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Ron Stacker Thompson
Writer
![Rae'Ven Larrymore Kelly](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/38438-rae-ven-larrymore-kelly.webp)
Rae'Ven Larrymore Kelly
Lara (segment 'The Boy Who Painted Christ Black')
![Timothy Carhart](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/6142-timothy-carhart.webp)
Timothy Carhart
Prof. Daniel (segment 'The Boy Who Painted Christ Black')
![Summer Ross Jefferson](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Summer Ross Jefferson
Young Philomena #1 (segment 'The Boy Who Painted Christ Black')
![Vanessa Bell Calloway](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/49294-vanessa-bell-calloway.webp)
Vanessa Bell Calloway
Miss Williams (segment 'The Boy Who Painted Christ Black')
![Winter Elaine Jefferson](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Winter Elaine Jefferson
Young Philomena #2 (segment 'The Boy Who Painted Christ Black')
![Amanda Addison](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Amanda Addison
Young Beth Ann (segment 'The Boy Who Painted Christ Black')
![Kevin Jamal Woods](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/52660-kevin-jamal-woods.webp)
Kevin Jamal Woods
Clyde (segment 'The Boy Who Painted Christ Black')
![Ruth Beckford](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Ruth Beckford
Mrs. McClaren (segment 'The Boy Who Painted Christ Black')
![Yolanda King](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/154862-yolanda-king.webp)
Yolanda King
Mrs. Crawford (segment 'The Boy Who Painted Christ Black')
![Douglas Cunningham](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Douglas Cunningham
Drummer
![Janet Hirshenson](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Janet Hirshenson
Casting
![Jane Jenkins](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/33541-jane-jenkins.webp)
Jane Jenkins
Casting
![Susan Mina Eschelbach](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Susan Mina Eschelbach
Set Decoration
![Ricky Johnson](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Ricky Johnson
Transportation Coordinator
![Scarlett McAlister](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/57579-scarlett-mcalister.webp)
Scarlett McAlister
Stunts
![Jerry Trent](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Jerry Trent
Foley
![Michael P. Henning](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Michael P. Henning
Boom Operator
![Richard Wright](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/127888-richard-wright.webp)
Richard Wright
Story
![Robin Katz](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Robin Katz
Music Editor
![Karl Herrmann](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Karl Herrmann
Director of Photography
![Patrice Rushen](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/1181038-patrice-rushen.webp)
Patrice Rushen
Original Music Composer
![David Knoller](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
David Knoller
Producer
![C. Cory M. McCrum-Abdo](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
C. Cory M. McCrum-Abdo
Associate Producer
![Jono Oliver](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/592010-jono-oliver.webp)
Jono Oliver
Assistant Director
![Mace Matiosian](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Mace Matiosian
Supervising Sound Editor
![Ashley Tyler](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Ashley Tyler
Writer / Co-Producer
![Hugh Conlon](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Hugh Conlon
Construction Coordinator
![Monty DeGraff](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Monty DeGraff
Editor
![Michael Schultz](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Michael Schultz
Editor
![Kenneth Walker](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Kenneth Walker
Hair Designer
![Anthony Cowley](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Anthony Cowley
Production Design
![Paula Barrett-Barbier](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Paula Barrett-Barbier
Script Supervisor
![Winnie D. Brown](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Winnie D. Brown
Costume Design
![Virginia S. Ellsworth](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Virginia S. Ellsworth
Music Editor
![F.A. Miller](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
F.A. Miller
Unit Production Manager / Line Producer
![Bob Greene](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Bob Greene
Still Photographer
![Phil Hardage](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Phil Hardage
Assistant Director
![Rick Tiedeman](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Rick Tiedeman
Steadicam Operator
![Abiiba Howell](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Abiiba Howell
Makeup Artist
![Dan Henley](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Dan Henley
Picture Car Coordinator
![Carolyn McDonald](https://images.moviefit.me/p/s/86061-carolyn-mcdonald.webp)
Carolyn McDonald
Executive Producer
![Leigh Webb](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Leigh Webb
Assistant Director
![Brian Whitley](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Brian Whitley
First Assistant Director
![Lance Cheatham](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Lance Cheatham
Leadman
![Dennis Collins](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Dennis Collins
Lead Painter
![Jim Matheson](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Jim Matheson
Set Dressing Artist
![Nyla Pickett](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Nyla Pickett
Art Department Coordinator
![Robert L. Thompson](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Robert L. Thompson
Construction Foreman
![Veda Campbell](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Veda Campbell
Sound Mixer
![Jeff Gersh](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Jeff Gersh
Sound Editor
![Ashley Harvey](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Ashley Harvey
Sound Editor
![Auaud Natboo](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Auaud Natboo
Cableman
![Guy Tsujimoto](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Guy Tsujimoto
Sound Editor
![Thomas Alcala](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Thomas Alcala
Camera Operator
![Cheryl Clarson](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Cheryl Clarson
Electrician
![Peter Clarson](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Peter Clarson
Gaffer
![Phill Fulton](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Phill Fulton
Grip
![Jason Knee](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Jason Knee
Grip
![Joseph C. Ogg Jr.](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Joseph C. Ogg Jr.
Best Boy Electric
![Andy Stefanek](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Andy Stefanek
Electrician
![Carl D. Stitt](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Carl D. Stitt
Grip
![Jon Yirak](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Jon Yirak
First Assistant Camera
![Mike Perkins](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Mike Perkins
Casting
![Johnny G. Jones](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Johnny G. Jones
Post Production Assistant
![Philip Pucci](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Philip Pucci
Assistant Editor
![Anthony Scott](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Anthony Scott
Assistant Editor
![Jean Henley](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Jean Henley
Location Manager
![Randal Shaun Hueston](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Randal Shaun Hueston
Location Manager
![Shawn Hueston](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Shawn Hueston
Location Manager
![Robert L. Davis](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Robert L. Davis
Transportation Captain
![Melissa Brown](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/p/s.webp)
Melissa Brown
Craft Service
Details.
Wiki.
America's Dream is a 1996 American made-for-television drama film directed by Kevin Rodney Sullivan, Bill Duke, and Paris Barclay, and written by Ron Stacker Thompson and Ashley Tyler. It is based on the short stories "Long Black Song" by Richard Wright, "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black" by John Henrik Clarke, and "The Reunion" by Maya Angelou. The film stars Danny Glover, Wesley Snipes, Lorraine Toussaint, Tate Donovan, Norman D. Golden II, Susanna Thompson and Jasmine Guy. It premiered on HBO on February 17, 1996.
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