In 1957, black lawyer John Williams has to defend his nephew Charlie, who is accused of strangling a white boy to death. John doesn't believe Charlie did it, and although Charlie confesses, John wants to find out the real truth.

Courtney B. Vance
as John Williams

Charles S. Dutton
as Charles Williams

Kadeem Hardison
as Eddie Williams

Lonette McKee
as Carol Williams

Garland Whitt
as Charlie Williams

Karen Glave
as Anna Huggins

Jeff Clarke
as Timothy

Nancy Herard
as Rose

Jim Jones
as Philip

Alex Karzis
as Frank