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Tuesday Morning Ride (1995)
Directed by Dianne Houston
Overview
Tuesday Morning Ride is based on the short story “A Summer Tragedy” by Arna Bontemps, a Harlem Renaissance writer. Set in the 1930s, the story depicts an old man and woman—he a stroke victim, she blind—who feel they have nothing to live for since their children do not visit. They decide to put on their finest clothing and take a final ride in their car—with no turning back. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
Length 35 minutes
Actors
Vivian Bonnell | Bill Cobbs | Vondie Curtis-Hall | Ruby Dee | Erica Gimpel | Cree Summer