
Plot
This film adaptation of James Baldwin's celebrated novel tells the journey of a family from the rural South to "big city" Harlem seeking both salvation and understanding and of a young boy struggling to earn the approval of a self-righteous and often unloving stepfather.
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Cast

Paul Winfield
Gabriel Grimes

James Bond III
John

Olivia Cole
Elizabeth

Rodrick F. Wimberly
Roy

Rosalind Cash
Aunt Florence

Rose Weaver
Mother Washington

Desiree Coleman
Ella Mae

Giancarlo Esposito
Elisha

Linda Hopkins
Sister McCandless

Douglas Turner Ward
Rev. James

Ruby Dee
Mrs. Grimes

Ving Rhames
Young Gabriel

Joy A. Aaron
Young Florence

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Deborah

Alfre Woodard
Esther

Kadeem Hardison
Royal

Lou Walker
Rev. Joshua

Dan Biggers
Mr. North