racial segregation,racism,southern

The Summer of Ben Tyler (1996)

Poster for The Summer of Ben Tyler

Set early during World War II, the film has a lot to say about love, honor, relationships, commitment and power. Keeping their promise to their dying black housekeeper, a white family takes in her teenage mentally-slow son. The movie details the joys and conflicts the family faces as a result of their decision.

Cast & Crew

Director
Arthur Allan Seidelman
  • Profile picture of James Woods
    Temple Rayburn James Woods
  • Profile picture of Elizabeth McGovern
    Celia Rayburn Elizabeth McGovern
  • Profile picture of Len Cariou
    Spencer Maitland Len Cariou
  • Profile picture of Julia McIlvaine
    Nell Rayburn Julia McIlvaine
  • Profile picture of Kevin Isola
    Junius Maitland Kevin Isola
  • Profile picture of Clifton James
    Chief Sam Thompkins Clifton James
  • Profile picture of Novella Nelson
    Rosetta Tyler Novella Nelson
  • Profile picture of Anita Gillette
    Suellen Anita Gillette

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Keywords

  • racial segregation
  • racism
  • southern