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And the Children Shall Lead

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Mississippi in the early '60s is the setting for this story of a 12-year-old African-American girl who, along with her white friends, tries to ease increasing racial tensions.

DirectorMichael Pressman
WriterEmma Pullen

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Cast · Directed by Michael Pressman

DGDanny Glover
Danny Glover
William
DNDenise Nicholas
Denise Nicholas
Mother
LBLeVar Burton
LeVar Burton
Glenn Scott
BRBeah Richards
Beah Richards
Miss Annie
APAndrew Prine
Andrew Prine
Sheriff Connelly
APAmanda Peterson
Amanda Peterson
Jenny
PP
Pam Potillo
Rachel Henderson
PJ
Prentiss Jackson
Kevin
JP
Jamilla Perry
Little Girl
PR
Philip Arthur Ross
Lloyd
SR
Steven Robert Ross
Floyd
ET
Elliott Threatt
Kid in the park

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And the Children Shall Lead — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams And the Children Shall Lead?

And the Children Shall Lead is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is And the Children Shall Lead on Netflix?

No, And the Children Shall Lead is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.

Is And the Children Shall Lead on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — And the Children Shall Lead is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

Where can I watch And the Children Shall Lead for free?

And the Children Shall Lead is available on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.