The Sweetest Gift

Overview

Two neighboring families in Florida, one black and one white, struggle with the problems of race, poverty, prejudice, and absent fathers, as their children become friends over the course of one summer and fall.

Directed by Stuart Margolin

Top cast

Helen Shaver

Mrs. Martin

Diahann Carroll

Mrs. Wilson

Tisha Campbell

Ruby Wilson

Kristin Fairlie

Kate Martin

Dylan Provencher

Justin Martin

Marc Donato

Chip Martin

B

Brent Meyer

Luther

William S. Taylor

Mr. Wilson

Maurice Dean Wint

Booker

R.D. Reid

Mr. Tate

S

Steve Pernie

George

Tony Craig

Bubba

Brian Frank

Pump Attendant

B

Bernard Browne

Mechanic

R

Rosemary Radcliffe

Mrs. Tutweiler

Marcia Bennett

Librarian

S

Susan Fletcher

Clair Bainbridge

Marium Carvell

Cashier

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