Overview

14-year-old Jo Ann Foley lives in squalor in a rural Southern community during World War II. Abused by her bootlegging grandfather Hank, Jo Ann has, like her mother Marie, been forced into a life of prostitution. Periodically escaping her miserable existence, Jo Ann finds comfort, security, and genuine love with a poor but proud African American couple: Honey and Too Tall.

Cast

Della Reese, Ossie Davis, Crystal Bernard, Madeline Zima, Yvonne Zima, Ron White, Yolanda King, Brenda Bazinet

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What is "The Secret Path" about?

14-year-old Jo Ann Foley lives in squalor in a rural Southern community during World War II. Abused by her bootlegging grandfather Hank, Jo Ann has, like her mother Marie, been forced into a life of prostitution. Periodically escaping her miserable existence, Jo Ann finds comfort, security, and genuine love with a poor but proud African American couple: Honey and Too Tall.

When was "The Secret Path" released?

The Secret Path was released in 1999.

Who stars in "The Secret Path"?

The cast includes Della Reese, Ossie Davis, Crystal Bernard, Madeline Zima.