Take a Giant Step (1959)
From Playground to hunting ground - in a bar!
After African-American teenager Spence Scott gets expelled from his private school for arguing with a teacher, he turns to his grandmother for advice. Spence, who lives in a genteel white area and has mostly white friends, feels like an outsider. He visits a bar in a black neighborhood, where he meets a few prostitutes, which doesn't help. Eventually, Spence starts a friendship with the housekeeper, Christine, who tells him her own difficult story.
Cast
- Johnny Nash - Spencer Scott
- Estelle Hemsley - Grandmother Martin
- Ruby Dee - Christine
- Frederick O'Neal - Lem Scott
- Beah Richards - May Scott
- Ellen Holly - The Girl in the Bar
- Paulene Myers - Violet
- Royce Wallace - Rose Thompson
- Frances Foster - Poppy
- Roy Glenn - Minister
Screenplay
- Julius J. Epstein (Screenplay)
- Louis S. Peterson (Theatre Play)
- Louis S. Peterson (Screenplay)
Themes
Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery, Social Commentary and Reflection
Keywords
high school, loss of virginity, coming of age, racism, maid, older woman younger man relationship, sexual awakening, running away, barflies, expelled from school, angry young man, grandmother grandson relationship, cruel reality, young black kid, black family
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Take a Giant Step about?
- After African-American teenager Spence Scott gets expelled from his private school for arguing with a teacher, he turns to his grandmother for advice. Spence, who lives in a genteel white area and has mostly white friends, feels like an outsider. He visits a bar in a black neighborhood, where he meets a few prostitutes, which doesn't help. Eventually, Spence starts a friendship with the housekeeper, Christine, who tells him her own difficult story.
- Who directed Take a Giant Step?
- Take a Giant Step was directed by Philip Leacock.
- Who stars in Take a Giant Step?
- Take a Giant Step stars Johnny Nash, Estelle Hemsley, Ruby Dee, Frederick O'Neal, Beah Richards, Ellen Holly.
- How long is Take a Giant Step?
- Take a Giant Step has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Take a Giant Step?
- Take a Giant Step is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of Take a Giant Step?
- Take a Giant Step had a budget of $300,000.
- Where was Take a Giant Step produced?
- Take a Giant Step was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Take a Giant Step?
- The themes of Take a Giant Step include: Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery, Social Commentary and Reflection.