The Color of Friendship

The Color of Friendship (2000)

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This made-for-TV drama is based on the true story of Ron V. Dellums, an African-American congressman who housed a white exchange student from South Africa during the height of South Africa's minority rule. The Color of Friendship stars Carl Lumbly, Shadia Simmons, and Penny Johnson. ~ Mark Deming,… More

G, 1 hr. 23 min.
Directed By
Kevin Hooks
Genres
Drama, Television, Kids & Family
In Theaters
Feb 5, 2000 Wide
On DVD
Jan 8, 2002

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  • Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice

    Examines the efforts of an African American teenager and a white exchange student from South Africa to dismantle the walls of hate and misunderstanding that separate them.

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