Almos' a Man (1976)
Although Dave (LeVar Burton) and his family are poor sharecroppers in the Deep South in the 1930s, this 15-year-old's problem is shared by teenagers today: he stands with one foot in adulthood and the other in childhood. "Almos' A Man", yet still treated like a child, he struggles for an identity. There's one thing, one symbol of manhood, Dave thinks, that could guarantee him instant respect: a gun.
Director: Stan Lathan
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 39 min
Release Date: April 5, 1976
Cast
- Colleen Dewhurst - Self - Series Hostess
- LeVar Burton - Dave
- Madge Sinclair - Essie
- Robert DoQui - Bob Glover
- Garry Goodrow - Mr. Hawkins
- Robert Easton - Mr. Joe
- Christopher Brooks - Field Boss
- Roy Andrews - Field Hand
- Robin Reed - Booker
Screenplay
- Leslie Lee (Teleplay)
- Richard Wright (Short Story)
Music: Taj Mahal
Editing: Robert Estrin
Production: Learning in Focus
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery
Keywords
coming of age, sharecropper, literary adaptation, period piece, deep south
More Films by Director: Stan Lathan
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Almos' a Man about?
- Although Dave (LeVar Burton) and his family are poor sharecroppers in the Deep South in the 1930s, this 15-year-old's problem is shared by teenagers today: he stands with one foot in adulthood and the other in childhood. "Almos' A Man", yet still treated like a child, he struggles for an identity. There's one thing, one symbol of manhood, Dave thinks, that could guarantee him instant respect: a gun.
- Who directed Almos' a Man?
- Almos' a Man was directed by Stan Lathan.
- Who stars in Almos' a Man?
- Almos' a Man stars Colleen Dewhurst, LeVar Burton, Madge Sinclair, Robert DoQui, Garry Goodrow, Robert Easton.
- How long is Almos' a Man?
- Almos' a Man has a runtime of 39m (39 minutes).
- What genre is Almos' a Man?
- Almos' a Man is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Almos' a Man produced?
- Almos' a Man was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Almos' a Man?
- The themes of Almos' a Man include: Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.