Released:
1998-11-23

Overview:
In 1957, black lawyer John Williams has to defend his nephew Charlie, who is accused of strangling a white boy to death. John doesn't believe Charlie did it, and although Charlie confesses, John wants to find out the real truth.

Director:
Ernest R. Dickerson

Runtime:
2h 2min

Genre:
Drama, TV Movie

• Cast:
• 
  Courtney B. Vance
  as
  John Williams
• 
  Charles S. Dutton
  as
  Charles Williams
• 
  Kadeem Hardison
  as
  Eddie Williams
• 
  Lonette McKee
  as
  Carol Williams
• 
  Garland Whitt
  as
  Charlie Williams