Just an Old Sweet Song (1976)
Upon learning that their grandmother is not long for this world, Nate and Priscilla Simmons pack up their kids and leave Detroit to head down South. Eventually, the family rediscovers its African-American roots and elects to stay in their new rural surroundings.
Director: Robert Ellis Miller
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 78 min
Release Date: September 14, 1976
Cast
- Robert Hooks - Nate Simmons
- Cicely Tyson - Priscilla Simmons
- Kevin Hooks - Junior
- Eric Hooks - Highpockets
- Beah Richards - Grandma
- Lincoln Kilpatrick - Joe Mayfield
- Mary Alice - Helen Mayfield
- Edward Binns - Mr. Claypool
- Sonny Jim Gaines - Trunk
- Minnie Gentry - Aunt Velvet
Screenplay
Music: Peter Matz
Cinematography: Terry K. Meade
Editing: Argyle Nelson Jr.
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Robert Ellis Miller
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Just an Old Sweet Song about?
- Upon learning that their grandmother is not long for this world, Nate and Priscilla Simmons pack up their kids and leave Detroit to head down South. Eventually, the family rediscovers its African-American roots and elects to stay in their new rural surroundings.
- Who directed Just an Old Sweet Song?
- Just an Old Sweet Song was directed by Robert Ellis Miller.
- Who stars in Just an Old Sweet Song?
- Just an Old Sweet Song stars Robert Hooks, Cicely Tyson, Kevin Hooks, Eric Hooks, Beah Richards, Lincoln Kilpatrick.
- How long is Just an Old Sweet Song?
- Just an Old Sweet Song has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
- What genre is Just an Old Sweet Song?
- Just an Old Sweet Song is a Drama, TV Movie film.