The Color of Friendship (1981)
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This ABC Afterschool Special tackles the issue of racial harmony, which was still a "hot potato" on children's teleivision even as late as 1981. Chris Barnes is cast as David Bellinger, a white teenager who, like most of his schoolmates, is none too thrilled when a black student, Joel Garth (James Bond III), is admitted to his class. It takes some doing, but David finally extends a hand of friendship to Joel -- and as things turn out, it is the turning point of his life. Katharine Houghton, best known for her performance in the 1967 theatrical feature Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (which starred her aunt, Katharine Hepburn), is here cast as the boys' teacher. ~ All Movie Guide
Complete Cast:
- Chris Barnes - David Bellinger
- Mary Alice - Mrs. Garth
- Terrance Ellis - Trigger
- Kia Joy Goodwin - Marlen
- Cleavon Little - Community Leader
- Eric Schiff - Beany
- Dan Ziskie - Mr. Bellinger
- James Bond III - Joel Garth
- Jill Andre - Mrs. Bellinger
- Neal Fauntleroy - Foxy
- Katharine Houghton - Miss James
- Anthony Mannino - Mr. Angelo
- Samm-Art Williams - Cop
- Director(s):
- Stan Lathan
- Writer(s):
- Johnny Dawkins
- Producer(s):
- Diana Kerew
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