Almos' a Man
Synopsis
Although Dave (LeVar Burton) and his family are poor sharecroppers in the Deep South in the 1930s, this 15-year-old's problem is shared by teenagers today: he stands with one foot in adulthood and the other in childhood. "Almos' A Man", yet still treated like a child, he struggles for an identity. There's one thing, one symbol of manhood, Dave thinks, that could guarantee him instant respect: a gun.
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Preview Clip: Almos' A Man (1976, starring LeVar Burton)
Type: Clip • Published 2016-10-26
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stan Lathan
- Screenplay & Story
- Leslie Lee, Richard Wright
- Original Score
- Taj Mahal
- Original Title
- Almos' a Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 39m
- Production Studios
- Learning in Focus
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stan Lathan
Leslie Lee, Richard Wright
Taj Mahal
Robert Estrin
Robert Geller, Dan McCann
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Stan Lathan
Director
Robert Geller
Producer
Dan McCann
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Robert Estrin
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What is Almos' a Man about?
Although Dave (LeVar Burton) and his family are poor sharecroppers in the Deep South in the 1930s, this 15-year-old's problem is shared by teenagers today: he stands with one foot in adulthood and the other in childhood. "Almos' A Man", yet still treated like a child, he struggles for an identity. There's one thing, one symbol of manhood, Dave thinks, that could guarantee him instant respect: a gun.
Who directed Almos' a Man?
Almos' a Man was directed by Stan Lathan.
Who stars in Almos' a Man?
The principal cast of Almos' a Man includes Colleen Dewhurst, LeVar Burton, Madge Sinclair, Robert DoQui, Garry Goodrow.
When was Almos' a Man released and how long is it?
Almos' a Man was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Almos' a Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Almos' a Man was composed by Taj Mahal.