Drama ·TV Movie · United States of America · 1985 · 2h 0m

Words by Heart

Director

Cast

Ed Call as Henry Haney Leo Geter as Tater Haney Robert Hooks as Ben Sills Charlotte Rae as Mary Tom Chism Fran Robinson as Lena Sills Mary Ellen Thomas as Mrs. Starnes

Crew

Ouida Sebestyen — Writer

Synopsis

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.

Key Collaborators

Robert Thompson Director Ouida Sebestyen Writer

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