And the Children Shall Lead (1985)

Cast

• Danny Glover - William
• Denise Nicholas - Mother
• LeVar Burton - Glenn Scott
• Beah Richards - Miss Annie
• Andrew Prine - Sheriff Connelly
• Amanda Peterson - Jenny
• Pam Potillo - Rachel Henderson
• Prentiss Jackson - Kevin
• Jamilla Perry - Little Girl
• Philip Arthur Ross - Lloyd

Screenplay

• Emma Pullen

Themes

Touching Family Stories, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Foster Care and Survival, Hero Journey of a Single Parent

Keywords

mississippi river, civil rights, family, racial tension, intimidation, social injustice, 1960s, white supremacy, voter suppression

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is And the Children Shall Lead about?

Mississippi in the early '60s is the setting for this story of a 12-year-old African-American girl who, along with her white friends, tries to ease increasing racial tensions.

Who directed And the Children Shall Lead?

And the Children Shall Lead was directed by Michael Pressman.

Who stars in And the Children Shall Lead?

And the Children Shall Lead stars Danny Glover, Denise Nicholas, LeVar Burton, Beah Richards, Andrew Prine, Amanda Peterson.

How long is And the Children Shall Lead?

And the Children Shall Lead has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).

What genre is And the Children Shall Lead?

And the Children Shall Lead is a Drama, Family film.

Where was And the Children Shall Lead produced?

And the Children Shall Lead was produced in United States of America.

What are the themes of And the Children Shall Lead?

The themes of And the Children Shall Lead include: Touching Family Stories, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Foster Care and Survival, Hero Journey of a Single Parent.