Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored
Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored
Release: 1996-01-26·Runtime: 115m·★ 3.6
RomanceDrama
A narrator tells the story of his childhood years in a tightly knit Afro-American community in the deep south under racial segregation.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
BET Pictures
United Image Entertainme
Cast
Taj Mahalas Mr. Will
Leonas Uncle Melvin
Frank Hoyt Tayloras Straw Boss
Phylicia Rashādas Ma Ponk
Anna Maria Horsfordas Miss Annie
Isaac Hayesas Preacher Hurn
Ray Jas Cliff (12 Yrs.) (as Willis Norwood Jr.)
Polly Bergenas Miss Maybry
Richard Roundtreeas Cleve
Al Freeman Jr.as Poppa
Paula Kellyas Ma Pearl
Salli Richardson-Whitfieldas Miss Alice (as Salli Richardson)
Bernie Caseyas Mr. Walter
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