poster

1976

(09/14/1976)

Drama, TV Movie,

1h 18m

70

User Score

Overview

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.

1976

70

User Score

(09/14/1976)

Drama, TV Movie,

1h 18m

Overview

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

Robert Hooks

Robert Hooks

Nate Simmons

Cicely Tyson

Cicely Tyson

Priscilla Simmons

Eric Hooks

Eric Hooks

Highpockets

Lincoln Kilpatrick

Lincoln Kilpatrick

Joe Mayfield

Mary Alice

Mary Alice

Helen Mayfield

Edward Binns

Edward Binns

Mr. Claypool

Minnie Gentry

Minnie Gentry

Aunt Velvet

Tia Rance

Tia Rance

Darlene

Albert B. Cooper IV

Albert B. Cooper IV

Stand-in (uncredited)