this movie be a pleasant surprise for me . expect a sentimental and preachy tv movie about the evil of racism and i be give a beautifully act and subtle movie about how racism can develop and consume people . this happen primarily through the journey of the old brother play superbly by brendan fletcher ( who i be sure be destine for hollywood stardom ) . his hatred for the james earl jones character develop from his jealousy of the relationship jones build with his young brother . his jealousy make it easy for bigot to develop racism in him . it also fascinate to see how jones ( what a great actor he be ) be also almost consume by racism in a totally different way and a his persecution start to make him bitter and angry to all white ( even his young friend ) and even to his own family . this be powerful stuff and the cast be all fine and include young jake ledoux and wendy crewson a the mother . the piece be also beautifully photograph and write and direct . i highly recommend this film and look out for brendan fletcher .