Words by Heart

Robert Thompson

1985•120 min.•

United States of America

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.

Cast

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

Crew

OS
Ouida Sebestyen
Writing
Robert Thompson
Directing
FD
Frank Dandridge
Writing