Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry Movie Review 1978

A black family struggles to survive in Depression-era Mississippi in this inspiring, if somewhat predictable, production. Look for the always impressive Freeman in a supporting role. Based on the novels of Mildred Taylor.

Distribution

Phoenix Learning Group, 2349 Chaffee Dr., St. Louis, MO 63146, Phone: (314)569-0211, Toll-free: 800-221-1274, Fax: (314)569-2834, URL: http://www.phoenixlearninggroup.com

Available on VHS
Running time 110 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Childhood Visions, Family Ties, American South, African America

Cast

Claudia McNeil, Janet MacLachlan, Morgan Freeman

Director

Jack Smight

Producer

Tomorrow Entertainment Inc.