Set early during World War II, the film has a lot to say about love, honor, relationships, commitment and power. Keeping their promise to their dying black housekeeper, a white family takes in her teenage mentally-slow son. The movie details the joys and conflicts the family faces as a result of their decision.

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The Summer of Ben Tyler

December 15, 1996

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Cast (11)

Temple Rayburn

Celia Rayburn

Spencer Maitland

Nell Rayburn

Junius Maitland

Chief Sam Thompkins

Rosetta Tyler

Suellen

Judge Kragen

Dr. Ringgold

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