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Just an Old Sweet Song

Just an Old Sweet Song

Robert Ellis Miller

1976

  • Drama
  • TV Movie
7.0

Upon learning that their grandmother is not long for this world, Nate and Priscilla Simmons pack up their kids and leave Detroit to head down South. Eventually, the family rediscovers its African-American roots and elects to stay in their new rural surroundings.

Cast & crew

  • Robert Ellis MillerDirector
  • Robert HooksNate Simmons
  • Cicely TysonPriscilla Simmons
  • Kevin HooksJunior
  • Eric HooksHighpockets
  • Beah RichardsGrandma
  • Lincoln KilpatrickJoe Mayfield
  • Mary AliceHelen Mayfield
  • Edward BinnsMr. Claypool

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