The Sweetest Gift

5.7 (3 votes)• 1998• 90m•Released

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Two neighboring families in Florida, one black and one white, struggle with the problems of race, poverty, prejudice, and absent fathers, as their children become friends over the course of one summer and fall.

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Languages: German, English

Director: Stuart Margolin

Starring Cast: Helen Shaver, Diahann Carroll, Tisha Campbell, Kristin Fairlie, Dylan Provencher, Marc Donato

Cast

Helen Shaver

Mrs. Martin

Diahann Carroll

Mrs. Wilson

Tisha Campbell

Ruby Wilson

Kristin Fairlie

Kate Martin

Dylan Provencher

Justin Martin

Marc Donato

Chip Martin

Brent Meyer

Luther

William S. Taylor

Mr. Wilson

Maurice Dean Wint

Booker

R.D. Reid

Mr. Tate

Steve Pernie

George

Tony Craig

Bubba

Brian Frank

Pump Attendant

Bernard Browne

Mechanic

Rosemary Radcliffe

Mrs. Tutweiler

Marcia Bennett

Librarian

Susan Fletcher

Clair Bainbridge

Marium Carvell

Cashier

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