Words by Heart (1985)
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.
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Cast
Leo Geter
as Tater Haney
Leo Geter is known for Halloween 6: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995), The Closer (2005), Major Crimes (2012) and Longmire (2012)..
Robert Hooks
as Ben Sills
Robert Hooks (born Bobby Dean Hooks; April 18, 1937) is an American actor, producer, and activist..
Charlotte Rae
as Mary Tom Chism
Charlotte Rae Lubotsky (April 22, 1926 – August 5, 2018) was an American actress and singer. On screen, Rae was best known for her portrayal of Edna Garrett in the sitcoms Diff'rent Strokes and its sp...
Alfre Woodard
as Claudie Sills
Alfre Ette Woodard (born November 8, 1952) is an American film, stage, and television actress. She has been nominated for an Academy Award and Grammy Award, 12 times for Emmy Awards (winning four), an...
Director
Robert Thompson