For One Night
"Inspired by a true story of seeing beyond black and white."
Originally released in 2006. For One Night is a tv movie/drama film. directed by Ernest R. Dickerson. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Raven-Symoné, Aisha Tyler, and Sam Jones
Synopsis
Their town always had two proms, one for the whites and one for the blacks. When both proms wanted the same DJ, Brianna McCallister suggested combining the proms, which would also mean more money for decorations. However, her idea shook the town up, especially after a white student was let off for the same offense that a black student was suspended for. Can the town overcome racial tensions and finally combine the two proms?
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 5, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (10 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Raven-Symoné
as Brianna McCallister
Aisha Tyler
as Desiree Howard
Sam Jones
as Brandon Williams
Gary Grubbs
as Mr. Thornton
William Ragsdale
as Earl Randall
Jason Lewis
as Mark Manning
Harold Sylvester
as Mr. Howard
Donna DuPlantier
as Aunt Marlene
Joan Pringle
as Mrs. Edna Howard
Rhoda Griffis
as Ginny Stephens
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Lifetime
- VZS Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is For One Night about?
Their town always had two proms, one for the whites and one for the blacks. When both proms wanted the same DJ, Brianna McCallister suggested combining the proms, which would also mean more money f...
Who directed For One Night?
For One Night was directed by Ernest R. Dickerson.
How long is For One Night?
For One Night has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was For One Night released?
For One Night was released on February 5, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in For One Night?
The main cast of For One Night includes Raven-Symoné, Aisha Tyler, Sam Jones, Gary Grubbs, William Ragsdale.