
Information
Release DateOctober 24, 2000
Runtime1h 33m
StatusReleased
ProductionAlt Films, WGBH Video + 1 more
LanguagesEnglish
7.3
3 votesPopularity1
Synopsis
Cora Jenkins and her parents are the only African-Americans in their community in 1920s Iowa, supported only by Cora's wages as housekeeper to the wealthy Studevants. When tragedy strikes, will Cora speak the truth...with consequences? From the short story by Langston Hughes.
Cast & Crew
Director

Featured Cast

Regina Taylor
Cora Jenkins

Cherry Jones
Lizbeth Studevant

Ellen Muth
Jessie a 18 anni

Michael Gaston
Arthur Studevant

Kohl Sudduth
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