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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. The first tale, Long Black Song, was written by Richard Wright and is set in Alabama, 1938. It centers on a bored farmer's wife (Tina Lifford) who dallies with a handsome white peddler (Tate Donovan) while her husband (Danny Glover) takes the crops to market. The second story, The Boy Who Painted

PG-13, 1 hr. 27 min.

Drama, Television

Directed By: Paris Barclay

In Theaters: Feb 17, 1996 Wide

On DVD: Jul 23, 1996

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