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… More 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, Rovi
- Directed By
- Kevin Hooks
- Genres
- Drama, Television, Kids & Family
G,
- In Theaters
- Feb 5, 2000 Wide
Critic Reviews
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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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Cast
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Carl Lumbly
as Congressman Ron Dellums
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Shadia Simmons
as Piper Dellums
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Lindsey Haun
as Mahree
- Penny Johnson
- Ahmad Stoner
- Michael Kanev
