America's Dream

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.

Cast

Danny Glover

as Silas (segment "Long Black Song")

Wesley Snipes

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

Lorraine Toussaint

as Philomena (segment "The Reunion")

Tate Donovan

as David (segment "Long Black Song")

Norman D. Golden II

as Aaron (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")

Susanna Thompson

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

Jasmine Guy

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

Tina Lifford

as Sarah (segment "Long Black Song")

Carl Lumbly

as Cal (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")

Bennet Guillory

as Willie (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")

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