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poster of Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored
Rating: 4.2/10 by 4 users

Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored (1996)

This film relates the story of a tightly connected Afro-American community informally called Colored Town where the inhabitants live and depend on each other in a world where racist oppression is everywhere, as told by a boy called Cliff who spent his childhood there. Despite this, we see the life of the community in all its joys and sorrows, of those that live there while others decide to leave for a better life north. For those remaining, things come to a serious situation when one prominent businessman is being muscled out by a white competitor using racist intimidation. In response, the community must make the decision of whether to submit meekly like they always have, or finally fight for their rights.

Directing:
  • Tim Reid
Writing:
  • Paul W. Cooper
  • Clifton L. Taulbert
Stars:
Release Date: Fri, Jan 26, 1996

Rating: 4.2/10 by 4 users

Alternative Title:

Country:
United States of America
Language:
English
Runtime: 01 hour 55 minutes
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0

Plot Keyword: racial segregation, family relationships, rural area

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