5.2Take a Giant Step · 1959
Take a Giant Step (1959) is a Drama film directed by Philip Leacock, starring Johnny Nash, Estelle Hemsley, Ruby Dee.
Drama
5.2Overview
After African-American teenager Spence Scott gets expelled from his private school for arguing with a teacher, he turns to his grandmother for advice. Spence, who lives in a genteel white area and has mostly white friends, feels like an outsider. He visits a bar in a black neighborhood, where he meets a few prostitutes, which doesn't help. Eventually, Spence starts a friendship with the housekeeper, Christine, who tells him her own difficult story.
Cast
Johnny Nash, Estelle Hemsley, Ruby Dee, Frederick O'Neal, Beah Richards, Ellen Holly, Paulene Myers, Royce Wallace
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What is "Take a Giant Step" about?
After African-American teenager Spence Scott gets expelled from his private school for arguing with a teacher, he turns to his grandmother for advice. Spence, who lives in a genteel white area and has mostly white friends, feels like an outsider. He visits a bar in a black neighborhood, where he meets a few prostitutes, which doesn't help. Eventually, Spence starts a friendship with the housekeeper, Christine, who tells him her own difficult story.
When was "Take a Giant Step" released?
Take a Giant Step was released in 1959.
Who stars in "Take a Giant Step"?
The cast includes Johnny Nash, Estelle Hemsley, Ruby Dee, Frederick O'Neal.
