Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored(1996)
Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored Synopsis
A narrator tells the story of his childhood years in a tightly knit Afro-American community in the deep south under racial segregation.
Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored (1996) is a romance and drama film directed by Tim Reid, released on January 26, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Al Freeman Jr., Phylicia Rashād, Paula Kelly and Salli Richardson-Whitfield. Viewers rate it 4.2 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Tim Reid
- Writers:
- Paul W. Cooper, Clifton L. Taulbert
- Production:
- BET Pictures, United Image Entertainme
- Status:
- Released
Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored Cast & Crew
Main cast
Al Freeman Jr.
as Poppa
Phylicia Rashād
as Ma Ponk
Paula Kelly
as Ma Pearl
Salli Richardson-Whitfield
as Miss Alice
Anna Maria Horsford
as Miss Annie
Bernie Casey
as Mr. Walter
Isaac Hayes
as Preacher Hurn
Ray J
as Cliff (12 Yrs.)
Polly Bergen
as Miss Maybry
- Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal
as Mr. Will
Leon
as Uncle Melvin
Richard Roundtree
as Cleve
Key crew
Directed by Tim Reid, written by Paul W. Cooper and Clifton L. Taulbert.
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Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.2/10 from 6 ratings.
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Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored?
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The main cast of Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored (1996) includes Al Freeman Jr., Phylicia Rashād, Paula Kelly, Salli Richardson-Whitfield and Anna Maria Horsford. The film was directed by Tim Reid. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored released?
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Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored was released on January 26, 1996 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored worth watching?
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Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored (1996) holds an average rating of 4.2 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.