America's Dream
Synopsis
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.
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America's Dream (1996) Wesley Snipes, Danny Glover, Jasmine Guy
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-05-12
Top Cast
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Danny Glover
Silas (segment "Long Black Song")
Wesley Snipes
George Du Vaul (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Lorraine Toussaint
Philomena (segment "The Reunion")
Tate Donovan
David (segment "Long Black Song")
Norman D. Golden II
Aaron (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Susanna Thompson
Beth Ann (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Jasmine Guy
Elna Du Vaul (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Tina Lifford
Sarah (segment "Long Black Song")
Carl Lumbly
Cal (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Bennet Guillory
Willie (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Danny Kamin
Mr. Harper (segment "Long Black Song")
Rae'Ven Larrymore Kelly
Lara (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Timothy Carhart
Prof. Daniel (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Summer Ross Jefferson
Young Philomena #1 (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Vanessa Bell Calloway
Miss Williams (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Winter Elaine Jefferson
Young Philomena #2 (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Amanda Addison
Young Beth Ann (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Kevin Jamal Woods
Clyde (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Duke, Paris Barclay, Kevin Rodney Sullivan
- Screenplay & Story
- Ron Stacker Thompson, John Henrik Clarke, Richard Wright, Ashley Tyler, Maya Angelou
- Original Score
- Patrice Rushen
- Original Title
- America's Dream
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- HBO, Carrie Productions Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Duke, Paris Barclay, Kevin Rodney Sullivan
Ron Stacker Thompson, John Henrik Clarke, Richard Wright, Ashley Tyler, Maya Angelou
Patrice Rushen
Karl Herrmann
Michael Schultz, Monty DeGraff
Danny Glover, David Knoller, Carolyn McDonald
Department Leadership Roster
Bill Duke
Director
Ron Stacker Thompson
Writer
Winnie D. Brown
Costume Design
Paris Barclay
Director
Michael Schultz
Editor
Anthony Cowley
Production Design
Ashley Tyler
Writer
Monty DeGraff
Editor
Kevin Rodney Sullivan
Director
David Knoller
Producer
Karl Herrmann
Director of Photography
Patrice Rushen
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About America's Dream
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What is America's Dream about?
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.
Who directed America's Dream?
America's Dream was directed by Bill Duke, Paris Barclay, Kevin Rodney Sullivan.
Who stars in America's Dream?
The principal cast of America's Dream includes Danny Glover, Wesley Snipes, Lorraine Toussaint, Tate Donovan, Norman D. Golden II.
When was America's Dream released and how long is it?
America's Dream was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for America's Dream?
The original motion picture soundtrack for America's Dream was composed by Patrice Rushen.