
Just an Old Sweet Song
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.
Just an Old Sweet Song
September 25, 1976
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Cast (13)

Robert Hooks
Nate Simmons

Cicely Tyson
Priscilla Simmons

Kevin Hooks
Junior

Eric Hooks
Highpockets

Beah Richards
Grandma

Lincoln Kilpatrick
Joe Mayfield

Mary Alice
Helen Mayfield

Edward Binns
Mr. Claypool

Sonny Jim Gaines
Trunk

Minnie Gentry
Aunt Velvet

Tia Rance
Darlene

Philip Wende
Sheriff

Albert B. Cooper IV
Stand-in (uncredited)
Crew (7)
Directing

Robert Ellis Miller
Director
Writing

Melvin Van Peebles
Writer
Production

Philip Barry Jr.
Producer
Sound

Peter Matz
Music
Art

Ray Beal
Art Direction
Camera

Terry K. Meade
Director of Photography
Costume & Make-Up
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No data availableEditing

Argyle Nelson Jr.
Editor