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Over a single, pivotal Saturday in 1930s Harlem, 14-year-old John Grimes wrestles with his religious calling and his fraught relationship with his abusive, hypocritical stepfather, Gabriel. Extended flashbacks explore the oppressive Southern past and personal histories of John's mother, his aunt, and Gabriel, ultimately illuminating the generational trauma and complex family secrets that shape his life.Read moreLess
Over a single, pivotal Saturday in 1930s Harlem, 14-year-old John Grimes wrestles with his religious calling and his fraught relationship with his abusive, hypocritical stepfather, Gabriel. Extended flashbacks explore the oppressive Southern past and personal histories of John's mother, his aunt, and Gabriel, ultimately illuminating the generational trauma and complex family secrets that shape his life.
The story
Over a single, pivotal Saturday in 1930s Harlem, 14-year-old John Grimes wrestles with his religious calling and his fraught relationship with his abusive, hypocritical stepfather, Gabriel. Extended flashbacks explore the oppressive Southern past and personal histories of John's mother, his aunt, and Gabriel, ultimately illuminating the generational trauma and complex family secrets that shape his life.
Cast & crew
Paul WinfieldGabriel Grimes
James Bond IIIJohn
Olivia ColeElizabeth
Rosalind CashAunt Florence
Rose WeaverMother Washington
Giancarlo EspositoElisha
Linda HopkinsSister McCandless
Ruby DeeMrs. Grimes
Ving RhamesYoung GabrielExplore the crew
- Director
- Stan Lathan
- Producer
- Calvin Skaggs
- Director of Photography
- Hiro Narita
- Editor
- Jay Freund