The Color of Friendship
Brief Synopsis
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The story of friendship between two 13-year-old boys, one black and one white, that unfolds in a small, predominantly white, town that has just begun a school integration program. The boys' friendship is strengthened when racial unrest upsets the community and their relationship faces its most cruc
Cast & Crew
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Stan Lathan
Director
James Bond
Joel Garth
Christopher Daniel Barnes
David Bellinger
Mary Alice
Mrs Garth
Katharine Houghton
Miss James
Eric Schiff
Beany
Film Details
Also Known As
ABC Afterschool Specials (11/11/81), Color of Friendship
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1981
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
Synopsis
The story of friendship between two 13-year-old boys, one black and one white, that unfolds in a small, predominantly white, town that has just begun a school integration program. The boys' friendship is strengthened when racial unrest upsets the community and their relationship faces its most crucial test. Originally broadcast as a presentation of "ABC Afterschool Specials."
Director
Stan Lathan
Director
Cast
James Bond
Joel Garth
Christopher Daniel Barnes
David Bellinger
Mary Alice
Mrs Garth
Katharine Houghton
Miss James
Eric Schiff
Beany
Jill Andre
Mrs Bellinger
Dan Ziskie
Mr Bellinger
Neal Fauntleroy
Foxy Garth
Laquamie Jermaine Bond
Kia Joy Goodwin
Marlene Garth
Anthony Mannino
Mr Angelo
Terrance Terry Ellis
Trigger Melrose
Cleavon Little
Community Leader
Laquamie Jermaine
Danny Garth
Crew
Helen Butler
Costumes
John N Carter
Editor
Howard Cummings
Art Direction
Johnny Dawkins
Writer
Frank Doelger
Associate Producer
Nancy Garden
Book As Source Material ("What Happened In Marston?")
Diana Kerew
Executive Producer
Webster Lewis
Music
Patrick Mccormick
Producer
Vic Ramos
Casting
Peter Stein
Director Of Photography
Film Details
Also Known As
ABC Afterschool Specials (11/11/81), Color of Friendship
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1981
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
