
America's Dream
Drama · TV Movie
Overview
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.
Top Cast


Danny Glover
Danny Glover
Silas (segment "Long Black Song")
Danny Glover
Silas (segment "Long Black Song")


Wesley Snipes
Wesley Snipes
George Du Vaul (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Wesley Snipes
George Du Vaul (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")


Lorraine Toussaint
Lorraine Toussaint
Philomena (segment "The Reunion")
Lorraine Toussaint
Philomena (segment "The Reunion")


Tate Donovan
Tate Donovan
David (segment "Long Black Song")
Tate Donovan
David (segment "Long Black Song")


Norman D. Golden II
Norman D. Golden II
Aaron (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Norman D. Golden II
Aaron (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")


Susanna Thompson
Susanna Thompson
Beth Ann (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Susanna Thompson
Beth Ann (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")


Jasmine Guy
Jasmine Guy
Elna Du Vaul (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Jasmine Guy
Elna Du Vaul (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")


Tina Lifford
Tina Lifford
Sarah (segment "Long Black Song")
Tina Lifford
Sarah (segment "Long Black Song")


Carl Lumbly
Carl Lumbly
Cal (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Carl Lumbly
Cal (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")


Bennet Guillory
Bennet Guillory
Willie (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Bennet Guillory
Willie (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
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