Just an Old Sweet Song (1976)
Upon learning that their grandmother is not long for this world, Nate and Priscilla Simmons pack up their kids and leave Detroit to head down South. Eventually, the family rediscovers its African-American roots and elects to stay in their new rural surroundings.
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Robert HooksNate Simmons
Cicely TysonPriscilla Simmons
Kevin HooksJuniorEric HooksHighpockets
Beah RichardsGrandma
Lincoln KilpatrickJoe Mayfield
Mary AliceHelen Mayfield
Edward BinnsMr. ClaypoolSonny Jim GainesTrunk
Minnie GentryAunt VelvetTia RanceDarlenePhilip WendeSheriffMovie DNA
Genre affinityDrama · Tv MovieDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference326231Actor preference329477 · 129092 · 281448Country preferenceUs
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What is Just an Old Sweet Song about?
Upon learning that their grandmother is not long for this world, Nate and Priscilla Simmons pack up their kids and leave Detroit to head down South. Eventually, the family rediscovers its African-American roots and elects to stay in their new rural surroundings.
How long is Just an Old Sweet Song?
Just an Old Sweet Song has a runtime of 78 minutes.