Just an Old Sweet Song
7
2 votes
September 14, 1976
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.
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Cast
Robert Hooks
Nate Simmons
Cicely Tyson
Priscilla Simmons
Kevin Hooks
JuniorEric Hooks
Highpockets
Beah Richards
Grandma
Lincoln Kilpatrick
Joe Mayfield
Mary Alice
Helen Mayfield
Edward Binns
Mr. ClaypoolSonny Jim Gaines
Trunk
Minnie Gentry
Aunt VelvetTia Rance
DarlenePhilip Wende
SheriffAlbert B. Cooper IV
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