And the Children Shall Lead
Synopsis
Mississippi in the early '60s is the setting for this story of a 12-year-old African-American girl who, along with her white friends, tries to ease increasing racial tensions.
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Preview Clip: And the Children Shall Lead (1985, starring Lavar Burton, Danny Glover)
Type: Teaser • Published 2017-04-10
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Danny Glover
William
Denise Nicholas
Mother
LeVar Burton
Glenn Scott
Beah Richards
Miss Annie
Andrew Prine
Sheriff Connelly
Amanda Peterson
Jenny
Pam Potillo
Rachel Henderson
Prentiss Jackson
Kevin
Jamilla Perry
Little Girl
Philip Arthur Ross
Lloyd
Steven Robert Ross
Floyd
Elliott Threatt
Kid in the park
Whitman Mayo
Rev. Wilson
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Pressman
- Screenplay & Story
- Emma Pullen
- Original Title
- And the Children Shall Lead
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- WonderWorks
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Pressman
Emma Pullen
Department Leadership Roster
Emma Pullen
Writer
Michael Pressman
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About And the Children Shall Lead
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What is And the Children Shall Lead about?
Mississippi in the early '60s is the setting for this story of a 12-year-old African-American girl who, along with her white friends, tries to ease increasing racial tensions.
Who directed And the Children Shall Lead?
And the Children Shall Lead was directed by Michael Pressman.
Who stars in And the Children Shall Lead?
The principal cast of And the Children Shall Lead includes Danny Glover, Denise Nicholas, LeVar Burton, Beah Richards, Andrew Prine.
When was And the Children Shall Lead released and how long is it?
And the Children Shall Lead was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 58m.