The Summer of Ben Tyler
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Set early during World War II, the film has a lot to say about love, honor, relationships, commitment and power. Keeping their promise to their dying black housekeeper, a white family takes in her teenage mentally-slow son. The movie details the joys and conflicts the family faces as a result of their decision.
Status: Released
Released Date: 1996-12-15
Runtime: 110 mins
Director: Arthur Allan Seidelman
Writer: Robert Inman
Spoken language: English
Genres: Drama
Original title: The Summer of Ben Tyler
Production Companies: Hallmark Entertainment
Production Countries: United States of America
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