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Words by Heart

Jan 1, 1985 · 1h 47m
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Drama
TV Movie

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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.

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CAST

Ed Call
Henry Haney
Leo Geter
Tater Haney
Robert Hooks
Ben Sills
Charlotte Rae
Mary Tom Chism
Fran Robinson
Lena Sills
Mary Ellen Thomas
Mrs. Starnes
Alfre Woodard
Claudie Sills
Michael Byers
Directed by Robert Thompson

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
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Country
US
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