A Special Friendship

During the American Civil War, two women, a wealthy white woman and a freed black slave, join forces to fight for freedom and the abolition of slavery.

Full Cast of A Special Friendship

Tracy Pollan as Elizabeth Van Lew

Tracy Pollan

as Elizabeth Van Lew

Tracy Jo Pollan is an American actress best known for her role as Ellen Reed on the sitcom Family Ties (1985–1987).

Akosua Busia as Mary Bowser

Akosua Busia

as Mary Bowser
Tom Aldredge as Jefferson Davis

Tom Aldredge

as Jefferson Davis
Richard Brooks as Matt Bowser

Richard Brooks

as Matt Bowser
LeVar Burton as Ben Sumner

LeVar Burton

as Ben Sumner

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Levardis Robert Martyn Burton, Jr. (born February 16, 1957, height 5' 7" (1,7...

Josef Sommer as General Winder

Josef Sommer

as General Winder
Cynthia Harris as Mrs. Van Lew

Cynthia Harris

as Mrs. Van Lew
Patricia Elliott as Mrs, Davis

Patricia Elliott

as Mrs, Davis
Adam Storke as Tom Gadsden

Adam Storke

as Tom Gadsden

Crew of A Special Friendship

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