Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored
Originally released in 1996. Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored is a romance/drama film. directed by Tim Reid.
Starring Al Freeman Jr., Phylicia Rashād, and Paula Kelly
Synopsis
A narrator tells the story of his childhood years in a tightly knit Afro-American community in the deep south under racial segregation.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 26, 1996
30 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
3.6/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Al Freeman Jr.
as Poppa
Phylicia Rashād
as Ma Ponk
Paula Kelly
as Ma Pearl
Salli Richardson-Whitfield
as Miss Alice (as Salli Richardson)
Anna Maria Horsford
as Miss Annie
Bernie Casey
as Mr. Walter
Isaac Hayes
as Preacher Hurn
Ray J
as Cliff (12 Yrs.) (as Willis Norwood Jr.)
Polly Bergen
as Miss Maybry
Taj Mahal
as Mr. Will
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BET Pictures
- United Image Entertainme
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored about?
A narrator tells the story of his childhood years in a tightly knit Afro-American community in the deep south under racial segregation.
Who directed Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored?
Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored was directed by Tim Reid.
How long is Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored?
Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored released?
Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored was released on January 26, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored?
The main cast of Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored includes Al Freeman Jr., Phylicia Rashād, Paula Kelly, Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Anna Maria Horsford.