The read
It runs a compact 1h 29m.
Synopsis
Boston, Massachusetts. A young black man falls off the roof of a housing project and dies. When the authorities suspect foul play, witnesses Donna and Billy, two white working-class teens, must decide whether to tell what really happened or face the consequences of growing racial unrest in their community.
Ratings
IMDb4.7/10
10 audience votes
Key crew
- Jan EglesonDirector
- Jan EglesonWriter
- Marion GillonOriginal Music Composer
- C. Tyrone JohnsonOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Laura HarringtonDonna
- Henry TomaszewskiBilly
- Michele GreeneMarlene
- Lance HenriksenJimmy
- Pamela Payton-WrightMary Ann
- Terence GreyEthan
- Albert EatonBrian
- Gustave JohnsonDetective Reynolds
- George MartinSalvucci
- Flash WileyMr. Thomas
- Bennie WileyMrs. Thomas
- Daniel SelbyMatthew
Stills
Themes
boston, massachusetts