Made especially for the HBO cable network, this well-wrought feature is comprised of three short stories by three noted black American authors, each of which is directed by a respected black director.
George Du Vaul (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Silas (segment "Long Black Song")
David (segment "Long Black Song")
Cal (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Philomena (segment "The Reunion")
Miss Williams (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Beth Ann (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Prof. Daniel (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Elna Du Vaul (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Sarah (segment "Long Black Song")
Lara (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Willie (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Mrs. Crawford (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Mr. Harper (segment "Long Black Song")
Clyde (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Aaron (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Waitress (uncredited)
Mrs. McClaren (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")
Drummer (uncredited)
Young Beth Ann (segment "The Boy Who Painted Christ Black")