The Film (Adapted from the Book in 1999)
The film adaptation first aired as a CBS Sunday Night Movie in April 1999. More than 22 million Americans tuned in.
Directed by:
Lynne Littman Writing Credits (WGA)
Sarah L. Delany: (book) and
A. Elizabeth Delany: (book) and
Amy Hill Hearth: (book)
Emily Mann: (teleplay)
Cast includes -
Diahann Carroll: Sadie Delany
Ruby Dee: Annie Elizabeth 'Bessie' Delany
Amy Madigan: Amy Hill Hearth
Lisa Arrindell: Sadie in her 20s (as Lisa Arrindell Anderson)
Audra McDonald: Bessie in her 20s
Mykelti Williamson: Papa Delany
Lonette McKee: Mama Delany
Richard Roundtree: Booker T. Washington
Della Reese: Martha Logan