The Color of Friendship(2000)
The Color of Friendship Synopsis
Mahree Bok lives on a farm in South Africa. Her father is a policeman who cannot hide his joy when activist Steve Biko is caught by the South African authorities. Piper Dellums is the daughter of a US congressman from California and who lives in a nice home in Washington DC. When Mahree is chosen to spend a semester at the Dellums' house, she doesn't expect that her host family would be black. Nor do her hosts suspect that she is not a black South African.
The Color of Friendship (2000) is a drama film directed by Kevin Hooks, released on February 5, 2000 with a runtime of 1h 23m. It stars Carl Lumbly, Penny Johnson Jerald, Lindsey Haun and Shadia Simmons. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 72 ratings.
- Director:
- Kevin Hooks
- Writers:
- Paris Qualles
- Producers:
- Kevin Hooks, Christopher Morgan
- Cinematographer:
- David Herrington
- Composer:
- Stanley Clarke
- Production:
- Alan Sacks Productions, Walt Disney Television
- Status:
- Released
The Color of Friendship (2000) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Color of Friendship before you stream it.
The Color of Friendship Cast & Crew
Main cast
Carl Lumbly
as Ron Dellums
Penny Johnson Jerald
as Roscoe Dellums
Lindsey Haun
as Mahree Bok
Shadia Simmons
as Piper Dellums
- Ahmad Stoner
Ahmad Stoner
as Daniel
- Anthony Burnett
Anthony Burnett
as Brandy Dellums
- Travis Kyle Davis
Travis Kyle Davis
as Erik Dellums
Susan Danford
as Merle
Melanie Nicholls-King
as Flora
Michael Kanev
as Rian
Stephen Jennings
as Pieter
Ryan Cooley
as Billy
Key crew
Directed by Kevin Hooks, written by Paris Qualles, produced by Kevin Hooks and Christopher Morgan.
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The Color of Friendship Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 72 ratings.
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The Color of Friendship – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Color of Friendship online?
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The Color of Friendship (2000) is available to stream on Disney Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Color of Friendship?
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The main cast of The Color of Friendship (2000) includes Carl Lumbly, Penny Johnson Jerald, Lindsey Haun, Shadia Simmons and Ahmad Stoner. The film was directed by Kevin Hooks. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Color of Friendship released?
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The Color of Friendship was released on February 5, 2000 and runs for 1h 23m.
Is The Color of Friendship worth watching?
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The Color of Friendship (2000) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 72 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Color of Friendship?
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Yes. The official The Color of Friendship trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.