Just an Old Sweet Song

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

September 14, 1976

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Cast

Lincoln Kilpatrick,Albert B. Cooper IV,Philip Wende,Tia Rance,Robert Hooks,Beah Richards,Sonny Jim Gaines,Minnie Gentry,Eric Hooks,Cicely Tysonand 3 more

Director

Robert Ellis Miller

Writer

Melvin Van Peebles

Producer

Philip Barry Jr.

Cinematography

Terry K. Meade

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0074728