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Words by Heart

7.019851h 47mMovieDramaTV Movie

The only black family living in a small midwestern town at the turn of the century confront prejudice, as seen through the eyes of the young daughter.

DirectorRobert Thompson
WriterOuida Sebestyen

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Robert Thompson

EC
Ed Call
Henry Haney
LGLeo Geter
Leo Geter
Tater Haney
RHRobert Hooks
Robert Hooks
Ben Sills
CRCharlotte Rae
Charlotte Rae
Mary Tom Chism
FR
Fran Robinson
Lena Sills
MT
Mary Ellen Thomas
Mrs. Starnes
AWAlfre Woodard
Alfre Woodard
Claudie Sills
MB
Michael Byers

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