Just an Old Sweet Song

1h 18m
DramaTV Movie
7

Upon learning that their grandmother is not long for this world, Nate and Priscilla Simmons pack up their kids and leave Detroit to head down South. Eventually, the family rediscovers its African-American roots and elects to stay in their new rural surroundings.

Cast

Robert Hooks
Nate Simmons
Cicely Tyson
Priscilla Simmons
Kevin Hooks
Junior
Eric Hooks
Highpockets
Beah Richards
Grandma
Lincoln Kilpatrick
Joe Mayfield
Mary Alice
Helen Mayfield
Edward Binns
Mr. Claypool
Sonny Jim Gaines
Trunk
Minnie Gentry
Aunt Velvet
Tia Rance
Darlene
Philip Wende
Sheriff
Albert B. Cooper IV
Stand-in (uncredited)

Crew

Robert Ellis Miller
Director
Melvin Van Peebles
Writer
Argyle Nelson Jr.
Editor
Terry K. Meade
Director of Photography
David Hamburger
First Assistant Director
Philip Barry Jr.
Producer
Peter Matz
Music
Ray Beal
Art Direction

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