Just an Old Sweet Song (1976)
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.
Just an Old Sweet SongDrama, TV Movie
Cast
- Robert Hooks — Nate Simmons
- Cicely Tyson — Priscilla Simmons
- Kevin Hooks — Junior
- Eric Hooks — Highpockets
- Beah Richards — Grandma
- Lincoln Kilpatrick — Joe Mayfield
- Mary Alice — Helen Mayfield
- Edward Binns — Mr. Claypool
- Sonny Jim Gaines — Trunk
- Minnie Gentry — Aunt Velvet
- Tia Rance — Darlene
- Philip Wende — Sheriff
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