About America's Dream
- Released on February 17, 1996
Made especially for the HBO cable network, this well-wrought feature is comprised of three short stories by three noted black American authors, each of which is directed by a respected black director.
Full Cast of America's Dream
Danny Glover plays Silas (segment "Long Black Song")
Wesley Snipes plays George Du Vaul (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Lorraine Toussaint plays Philomena (segment "The Reunion")
Tate Donovan plays David (segment "Long Black Song")
Norman D. Golden II plays Aaron (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Susanna Thompson plays Beth Ann (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Jasmine Guy plays Elna Du Vaul (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Tina Lifford plays Sarah (segment "Long Black Song")
Carl Lumbly plays Cal (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Bennet Guillory plays Willie (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Danny Kamin plays Mr. Harper (segment "Long Black Song")
Rae'Ven Larrymore Kelly plays Lara (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Timothy Carhart plays Prof. Daniel (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Summer Ross Jefferson plays Young Philomena #1 (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Vanessa Bell Calloway plays Miss Williams (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Winter Elaine Jefferson plays Young Philomena #2 (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Amanda Addison plays Young Beth Ann (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Kevin Jamal Woods plays Clyde (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Ruth Beckford plays Mrs. McClaren (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Yolanda King plays Mrs. Crawford (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Douglas Cunningham plays Drummer
Crew of America's Dream
Directing
Sound
Writing
Production
Editing
Costume & Make-Up
Art
Camera
Crew
Lighting
- Danny Glover
- Wesley Snipes
- Lorraine Toussaint
- Tate Donovan
- Norman D. Golden II
- Susanna Thompson
- Jasmine Guy
- Tina Lifford
- Carl Lumbly
- Bennet Guillory
- Danny Kamin
- Rae'Ven Larrymore Kelly
- Timothy Carhart
- Summer Ross Jefferson
- Vanessa Bell Calloway
- Winter Elaine Jefferson
- Amanda Addison
- Kevin Jamal Woods
- Ruth Beckford
- Yolanda King
- Douglas Cunningham