The oldest son of a loving and strong family of black sharecroppers comes of age in the Depression-era South after his father is imprisoned for stealing food.

Cicely Tysonas Rebecca Morgan
Paul Winfieldas Nathan Lee Morgan
Kevin Hooksas David Lee Morgan
Taj Mahalas Ike
Janet MacLachlanas Camille Johnson
Carmen Mathewsas Mrs. Boatwright
James Bestas Sheriff Charlie Young
Yvonne Jarrellas Josie Mae Morgan
John A. Alonzo