Children of the Dust (1995)
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Friendship and racism in 1880s America is explored in this made-for-television drama. Sidney Poitier stars as Gypsy Smith, a bounty hunter who, much to the chagrin of the local white population, leads a group of black settlers to Oklahoma to form their own free community. The film shows how racial tensions erupt between the black and white homesteaders. The Native American experience of racism is intertwined into the plot as well, with the story of a young Cheyenne boy who has lost his roots. Sidney Poitier and Regina Taylor were nominated for Image awards for their performances. Based on the novel by Clancy Carlile, the film originally aired in two parts. ~ Bernadette McCallion, Rovi
- Starring:
- Sidney Poitier, Michael Moriarty, (more)
- Director(s):
- David Greene
Synopsis of Children of the Dust
Friendship and racism in 1880s America is explored in this made-for-television drama. Sidney Poitier stars as Gypsy Smith, a bounty hunter who, much to the chagrin of the local white population, leads a group of black settlers to Oklahoma to form their own free community. The film shows how racial tensions erupt between the black and white homesteaders. The Native American experience of racism is intertwined into the plot as well, with the story of a young Cheyenne boy who has lost his roots. Sidney Poitier and Regina Taylor were nominated for Image awards for their performances. Based on the novel by Clancy Carlile, the film originally aired in two parts. ~ Bernadette McCallion, Rovi
Complete Cast of Children of the Dust
- Sidney Poitier - Gypsy Smith
- Joanna Going - Rachel
- Regina Taylor - Drusilla
- Hart Bochner - Shelby Hornbeck
- Kevin McNulty - Sheriff Harriman
- Michelle Thrush - Rainbow Woman
- Grace Zabriskie
- Charles Andre - Nez
- Billy Wirth - Corby/White Wolf
- Brent Stait - Ballenger
- Shirley Knight - Aunt Bertha
- Michael Moriarty - John Maxwell
- Robert Guillaume - Mossburger
- Farrah Fawcett - Nora
- Eric Keenleyside - Boss Beeson
- Tom Schanley - Cavalry Officer
- Dale Wilson - Renfro
- Jack Ackroyd - Farmer Tully
- Michael Elias - Reporter
- Basil Wallace
- John Pyper-Ferguson - Sonny Boy
- James Caviezel - Dexter
- Director(s):
- David Greene
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